How far is Shetland from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast (Belfast International Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 405 miles / 652 kilometers / 352 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Belfast (BFS) to Shetland (LSI) is 611 miles / 983 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 30 minutes.

Distance from Belfast to Shetland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 405.418 miles
• 652.457 kilometers
• 352.298 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

• 404.638 miles
• 651.202 kilometers
• 351.621 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 Belfast to Shetland?

The estimated flight time from Belfast International Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Belfast and Shetland?

There is no time difference between Belfast and Shetland.

Flight carbon footprint between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)

On average, flying from Belfast to Shetland generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 187 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Belfast to Shetland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).

Airport information

Origin	Belfast International Airport
City:	Belfast
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	BFS
ICAO Code:	EGAA
Coordinates:	54°39′27″N, 6°12′56″W

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