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How far is Shetland from Brize Norton?

The distance between Brize Norton (RAF Brize Norton) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 562 miles / 905 kilometers / 489 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brize Norton (BZZ) to Shetland (LSI) is 811 miles / 1305 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 18 minutes.

RAF Brize Norton – Sumburgh Airport

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Distance from Brize Norton to Shetland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 562.485 miles
  • 905.231 kilometers
  • 488.786 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
  • 561.763 miles
  • 904.070 kilometers
  • 488.159 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 Brize Norton to Shetland?

The estimated flight time from RAF Brize Norton to Sumburgh Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Brize Norton and Shetland?

There is no time difference between Brize Norton and Shetland.

Flight carbon footprint between RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)

On average, flying from Brize Norton to Shetland generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 238 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brize Norton to Shetland

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).

Airport information

Origin RAF Brize Norton
City: Brize Norton
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BZZ
ICAO Code: EGVN
Coordinates: 51°45′0″N, 1°35′1″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