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How far is Shetland from Stornoway?

The distance between Stornoway (Stornoway Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 213 miles / 343 kilometers / 185 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Stornoway (SYY) to Shetland (LSI) is 369 miles / 594 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 54 minutes.

Stornoway Airport – Sumburgh Airport

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Distance from Stornoway to Shetland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 213.240 miles
  • 343.177 kilometers
  • 185.301 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
  • 212.588 miles
  • 342.126 kilometers
  • 184.734 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 Stornoway to Shetland?

The estimated flight time from Stornoway Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Stornoway and Shetland?

There is no time difference between Stornoway and Shetland.

Flight carbon footprint between Stornoway Airport (SYY) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)

On average, flying from Stornoway to Shetland generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 124 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Stornoway to Shetland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Stornoway Airport (SYY) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).

Airport information

Origin Stornoway Airport
City: Stornoway
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: SYY
ICAO Code: EGPO
Coordinates: 58°12′56″N, 6°19′51″W
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