How far is Westray from Lerwick?
The distance between Lerwick (Tingwall Airport) and Westray (Westray Airport) is 83 miles / 134 kilometers / 72 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lerwick (LWK) to Westray (WRY) is 155 miles / 249 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 40 minutes.
Tingwall Airport – Westray Airport
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Distance from Lerwick to Westray
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lerwick to Westray. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 83.336 miles
- 134.115 kilometers
- 72.417 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- 83.104 miles
- 133.742 kilometers
- 72.215 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 Westray?
The estimated flight time from Tingwall Airport to Westray Airport is 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lerwick and Westray?
Flight carbon footprint between Tingwall Airport (LWK) and Westray Airport (WRY)
On average, flying from Lerwick to Westray generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 82 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 Westray
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tingwall Airport (LWK) and Westray Airport (WRY).
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 | Westray Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westray |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | WRY |
| ICAO Code: | EGEW |
| Coordinates: | 59°21′1″N, 2°57′0″W |