How far is Shannon from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Shannon (Shannon Airport) is 576 miles / 927 kilometers / 501 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Shannon (SNN) is 854 miles / 1374 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 51 minutes.
Sumburgh Airport – Shannon Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Shannon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Shannon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 576.001 miles
- 926.984 kilometers
- 500.532 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- 574.912 miles
- 925.232 kilometers
- 499.585 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 Shannon?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Shannon Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Shannon?
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Shannon Airport (SNN)
On average, flying from Shetland to Shannon generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 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 Shannon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Shannon Airport (SNN).
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 | Shannon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shannon |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | SNN |
| ICAO Code: | EINN |
| Coordinates: | 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″W |