How far is Foula from Lerwick?
The distance between Lerwick (Tingwall Airport) and Foula (Foula Airfield) is 28 miles / 46 kilometers / 25 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lerwick (LWK) to Foula (FOA) is 23 miles / 37 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 minutes.
Tingwall Airport – Foula Airfield
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Distance from Lerwick to Foula
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lerwick to Foula. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 28.360 miles
- 45.641 kilometers
- 24.644 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- 28.258 miles
- 45.478 kilometers
- 24.556 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 Foula?
The estimated flight time from Tingwall Airport to Foula Airfield is 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lerwick and Foula?
Flight carbon footprint between Tingwall Airport (LWK) and Foula Airfield (FOA)
On average, flying from Lerwick to Foula generates about 29 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 29 kilograms equals 64 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 Foula
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tingwall Airport (LWK) and Foula Airfield (FOA).
Airport information
| Origin | Tingwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lerwick |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LWK |
| ICAO Code: | EGET |
| Coordinates: | 60°11′31″N, 1°14′36″W |
| Destination | Foula Airfield |
|---|---|
| City: | Foula |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | FOA |
| ICAO Code: | EGFO |
| Coordinates: | 60°7′18″N, 2°3′11″W |