How far is Westray from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Westray (Westray Airport) is 69 miles / 110 kilometers / 60 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Westray (WRY) is 174 miles / 280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 10 minutes.
Sumburgh Airport – Westray Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Westray
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Westray. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 68.600 miles
- 110.401 kilometers
- 59.612 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- 68.386 miles
- 110.057 kilometers
- 59.426 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 Westray?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Westray Airport is 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Westray?
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Westray Airport (WRY)
On average, flying from Shetland to Westray generates about 35 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 35 kilograms equals 77 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 Westray
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Westray Airport (WRY).
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 | Westray Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westray |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | WRY |
| ICAO Code: | EGEW |
| Coordinates: | 59°21′1″N, 2°57′0″W |