How far is Derry from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Derry (City of Derry Airport) is 399 miles / 643 kilometers / 347 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Derry (LDY) is 662 miles / 1066 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 36 minutes.
Sumburgh Airport – City of Derry Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Derry
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Derry. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 399.477 miles
- 642.897 kilometers
- 347.136 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- 398.627 miles
- 641.527 kilometers
- 346.397 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 Derry?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to City of Derry Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Derry?
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and City of Derry Airport (LDY)
On average, flying from Shetland to Derry generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 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 Derry
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and City of Derry Airport (LDY).
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 | City of Derry Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Derry |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LDY |
| ICAO Code: | EGAE |
| Coordinates: | 55°2′34″N, 7°9′39″W |