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How far is Beirut from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Beirut (Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport) is 2447 miles / 3939 kilometers / 2127 nautical miles.

Sumburgh Airport – Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport

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Distance from Shetland to Beirut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2447.280 miles
  • 3938.516 kilometers
  • 2126.628 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
  • 2444.439 miles
  • 3933.943 kilometers
  • 2124.159 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 Shetland to Beirut?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)

On average, flying from Shetland to Beirut generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shetland to Beirut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport
City: Beirut
Country: Lebanon Flag of Lebanon
IATA Code: BEY
ICAO Code: OLBA
Coordinates: 33°49′15″N, 35°29′18″E