How far is Shetland from Blackpool?

The distance between Blackpool (Blackpool Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 428 miles / 688 kilometers / 372 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blackpool (BLK) to Shetland (LSI) is 652 miles / 1050 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 15 minutes.

Distance from Blackpool to Shetland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 427.625 miles
• 688.195 kilometers
• 371.596 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

• 426.985 miles
• 687.166 kilometers
• 371.040 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 Blackpool to Shetland?

The estimated flight time from Blackpool Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Blackpool and Shetland?

There is no time difference between Blackpool and Shetland.

Flight carbon footprint between Blackpool Airport (BLK) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)

On average, flying from Blackpool to Shetland generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 194 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Blackpool to Shetland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blackpool Airport (BLK) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).

Airport information

Origin	Blackpool Airport
City:	Blackpool
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	BLK
ICAO Code:	EGNH
Coordinates:	53°46′18″N, 3°1′42″W

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