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How far is Dublin from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Dublin (Dublin Airport) is 485 miles / 781 kilometers / 421 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Dublin (DUB) is 709 miles / 1141 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 14 minutes.

Sumburgh Airport – Dublin Airport

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Distance from Shetland to Dublin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 485.050 miles
  • 780.613 kilometers
  • 421.497 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
  • 484.213 miles
  • 779.265 kilometers
  • 420.769 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 Dublin?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Dublin Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shetland and Dublin?

There is no time difference between Shetland and Dublin.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Dublin Airport (DUB)

On average, flying from Shetland to Dublin generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shetland to Dublin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Dublin Airport (DUB).

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 Dublin Airport
City: Dublin
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: DUB
ICAO Code: EIDW
Coordinates: 53°25′16″N, 6°16′12″W