How far is Shetland from Grímsey?

The distance between Grímsey (Grímsey Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 694 miles / 1117 kilometers / 603 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grímsey (GRY) to Shetland (LSI) is 2988 miles / 4809 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 216 hours 9 minutes.

Distance from Grímsey to Shetland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 693.848 miles
• 1116.640 kilometers
• 602.937 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

• 691.646 miles
• 1113.097 kilometers
• 601.024 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 Grímsey to Shetland?

The estimated flight time from Grímsey Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Grímsey and Shetland?

The time difference between Grímsey and Shetland is 1 hour. Shetland is 1 hour ahead of Grímsey.

Flight carbon footprint between Grímsey Airport (GRY) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)

On average, flying from Grímsey to Shetland generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 273 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grímsey to Shetland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grímsey Airport (GRY) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).

Airport information

Origin	Grímsey Airport
City:	Grímsey
Country:	Iceland
IATA Code:	GRY
ICAO Code:	BIGR
Coordinates:	66°33′16″N, 18°1′2″W

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