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How far is Akrotiri from Lerwick?

The distance between Lerwick (Tingwall Airport) and Akrotiri (RAF Akrotiri) is 2338 miles / 3763 kilometers / 2032 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lerwick (LWK) to Akrotiri (AKT) is 3452 miles / 5555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 39 minutes.

Tingwall Airport – RAF Akrotiri

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Distance from Lerwick to Akrotiri

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lerwick to Akrotiri. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2338.391 miles
  • 3763.276 kilometers
  • 2032.006 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
  • 2335.745 miles
  • 3759.017 kilometers
  • 2029.707 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 Lerwick to Akrotiri?

The estimated flight time from Tingwall Airport to RAF Akrotiri is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tingwall Airport (LWK) and RAF Akrotiri (AKT)

On average, flying from Lerwick to Akrotiri generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 565 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lerwick to Akrotiri

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tingwall Airport (LWK) and RAF Akrotiri (AKT).

Airport information

Origin Tingwall Airport
City: Lerwick
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LWK
ICAO Code: EGET
Coordinates: 60°11′31″N, 1°14′36″W
Destination RAF Akrotiri
City: Akrotiri
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: AKT
ICAO Code: LCRA
Coordinates: 34°35′25″N, 32°59′16″E