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How far is Lerwick from Akrotiri?

The distance between Akrotiri (RAF Akrotiri) and Lerwick (Tingwall Airport) is 2338 miles / 3763 kilometers / 2032 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Akrotiri (AKT) to Lerwick (LWK) is 3403 miles / 5477 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 48 minutes.

RAF Akrotiri – Tingwall Airport

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Distance from Akrotiri to Lerwick

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Akrotiri to Lerwick. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2338.391 miles
  • 3763.276 kilometers
  • 2032.006 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
  • 2335.745 miles
  • 3759.017 kilometers
  • 2029.707 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 Akrotiri to Lerwick?

The estimated flight time from RAF Akrotiri to Tingwall Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAF Akrotiri (AKT) and Tingwall Airport (LWK)

On average, flying from Akrotiri to Lerwick generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 565 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Akrotiri to Lerwick

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAF Akrotiri (AKT) and Tingwall Airport (LWK).

Airport information

Origin RAF Akrotiri
City: Akrotiri
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: AKT
ICAO Code: LCRA
Coordinates: 34°35′25″N, 32°59′16″E
Destination Tingwall Airport
City: Lerwick
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LWK
ICAO Code: EGET
Coordinates: 60°11′31″N, 1°14′36″W