How far is Shetland from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 784 miles / 1262 kilometers / 681 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Frankfurt (FRA) to Shetland (LSI) is 1325 miles / 2132 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 0 minutes.

Distance from Frankfurt to Shetland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 784.183 miles
• 1262.020 kilometers
• 681.436 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

• 782.867 miles
• 1259.902 kilometers
• 680.293 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 Frankfurt to Shetland?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Shetland?

The time difference between Frankfurt and Shetland is 1 hour. Shetland is 1 hour behind Frankfurt.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Shetland generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 294 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Frankfurt to Shetland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).

Airport information

Origin	Frankfurt Airport
City:	Frankfurt
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	FRA
ICAO Code:	EDDF
Coordinates:	50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E

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