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How far is Shetland from Stavanger?

The distance between Stavanger (Stavanger Airport, Sola) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 254 miles / 409 kilometers / 221 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Stavanger (SVG) to Shetland (LSI) is 1966 miles / 3164 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 42 minutes.

Stavanger Airport, Sola – Sumburgh Airport

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Distance from Stavanger to Shetland

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Stavanger to Shetland. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 254.397 miles
  • 409.413 kilometers
  • 221.065 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 253.515 miles
  • 407.993 kilometers
  • 220.299 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Stavanger to Shetland?

The estimated flight time from Stavanger Airport, Sola to Sumburgh Airport is 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)

On average, flying from Stavanger to Shetland generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 138 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Stavanger to Shetland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).

Airport information

Origin Stavanger Airport, Sola
City: Stavanger
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: SVG
ICAO Code: ENZV
Coordinates: 58°52′36″N, 5°38′16″E
Destination Sumburgh Airport
City: Shetland
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LSI
ICAO Code: EGPB
Coordinates: 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W