How far is Shetland from Copenhagen?
The distance between Copenhagen (Copenhagen Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 593 miles / 954 kilometers / 515 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Copenhagen (CPH) to Shetland (LSI) is 1630 miles / 2624 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 32 minutes.
Copenhagen Airport – Sumburgh Airport
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Distance from Copenhagen to Shetland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Copenhagen to Shetland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 592.828 miles
- 954.065 kilometers
- 515.154 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- 591.029 miles
- 951.169 kilometers
- 513.590 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 Copenhagen to Shetland?
The estimated flight time from Copenhagen Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Copenhagen and Shetland?
The time difference between Copenhagen and Shetland is 1 hour. Shetland is 1 hour behind Copenhagen.
Flight carbon footprint between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
On average, flying from Copenhagen to Shetland generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Copenhagen to Shetland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).
Airport information
| Origin | Copenhagen Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Copenhagen |
| Country: | Denmark  |
| IATA Code: | CPH |
| ICAO Code: | EKCH |
| Coordinates: | 55°37′4″N, 12°39′21″E |
| Destination | Sumburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shetland |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LSI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPB |
| Coordinates: | 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W |