How far is Shetland from Lydd?
The distance between Lydd (Lydd Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 623 miles / 1003 kilometers / 542 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lydd (LYX) to Shetland (LSI) is 927 miles / 1492 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 21 minutes.
Lydd Airport – Sumburgh Airport
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Distance from Lydd to Shetland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lydd to Shetland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 623.397 miles
- 1003.260 kilometers
- 541.717 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- 622.613 miles
- 1001.998 kilometers
- 541.036 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 Lydd to Shetland?
The estimated flight time from Lydd Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lydd and Shetland?
Flight carbon footprint between Lydd Airport (LYX) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
On average, flying from Lydd to Shetland generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lydd to Shetland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lydd Airport (LYX) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).
Airport information
| Origin | Lydd Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lydd |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LYX |
| ICAO Code: | EGMD |
| Coordinates: | 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E |
| Destination | Sumburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shetland |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LSI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPB |
| Coordinates: | 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W |