How far is Sligo from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Sligo (Sligo Airport) is 475 miles / 764 kilometers / 412 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Sligo (SXL) is 737 miles / 1186 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 15 minutes.
Sumburgh Airport – Sligo Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Sligo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Sligo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 474.620 miles
- 763.826 kilometers
- 412.433 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- 473.599 miles
- 762.184 kilometers
- 411.546 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 Sligo?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Sligo Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Sligo?
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Sligo Airport (SXL)
On average, flying from Shetland to Sligo generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 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 Sligo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Sligo Airport (SXL).
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 | Sligo Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sligo |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | SXL |
| ICAO Code: | EISG |
| Coordinates: | 54°16′48″N, 8°35′57″W |