How far is Shetland from Akureyri?

The distance between Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 663 miles / 1067 kilometers / 576 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Akureyri (AEY) to Shetland (LSI) is 2918 miles / 4696 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 212 hours 26 minutes.

Distance from Akureyri to Shetland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 662.731 miles
• 1066.563 kilometers
• 575.898 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

• 660.580 miles
• 1063.101 kilometers
• 574.029 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 Akureyri to Shetland?

The estimated flight time from Akureyri Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Akureyri and Shetland?

The time difference between Akureyri and Shetland is 1 hour. Shetland is 1 hour ahead of Akureyri.

Flight carbon footprint between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)

On average, flying from Akureyri to Shetland generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Akureyri to Shetland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).

Airport information

Origin	Akureyri Airport
City:	Akureyri
Country:	Iceland
IATA Code:	AEY
ICAO Code:	BIAR
Coordinates:	65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W

Destination	Sumburgh Airport
City:	Shetland
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LSI
ICAO Code:	EGPB
Coordinates:	59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W