How far is Galway from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 540 miles / 869 kilometers / 469 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Galway (GWY) is 808 miles / 1300 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 22 minutes.
Sumburgh Airport – Galway Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Galway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Galway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 539.974 miles
- 869.004 kilometers
- 469.225 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- 538.896 miles
- 867.269 kilometers
- 468.288 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 Galway?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Galway Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Galway?
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Galway Airport (GWY)
On average, flying from Shetland to Galway generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 230 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 Galway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Galway Airport (GWY).
Airport information
| Origin | Sumburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shetland |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LSI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPB |
| Coordinates: | 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W |
| Destination | Galway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galway |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | GWY |
| ICAO Code: | EICM |
| Coordinates: | 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W |