How far is Shetland from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 282 miles / 455 kilometers / 245 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Shetland (LSI) is 455 miles / 732 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 41 minutes.
Edinburgh Airport – Sumburgh Airport
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Distance from Edinburgh to Shetland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to Shetland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 282.422 miles
- 454.515 kilometers
- 245.418 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- 281.925 miles
- 453.714 kilometers
- 244.986 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 Edinburgh to Shetland?
The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Shetland?
Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
On average, flying from Edinburgh to Shetland generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Edinburgh to Shetland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).
Airport information
| Origin | Edinburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edinburgh |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | EDI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPH |
| Coordinates: | 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W |
| Destination | Sumburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shetland |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LSI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPB |
| Coordinates: | 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W |
Airlines flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Shetland (LSI)
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