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How far is Altenburg from Shannon?

The distance between Shannon (Shannon Airport) and Altenburg (Leipzig–Altenburg Airport) is 922 miles / 1484 kilometers / 801 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shannon (SNN) to Altenburg (AOC) is 1155 miles / 1858 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 54 minutes.

Shannon Airport – Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

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922
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1484
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801
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Distance from Shannon to Altenburg

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shannon to Altenburg. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 921.961 miles
  • 1483.752 kilometers
  • 801.162 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
  • 919.062 miles
  • 1479.088 kilometers
  • 798.643 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 Shannon to Altenburg?

The estimated flight time from Shannon Airport to Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC)

On average, flying from Shannon to Altenburg generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shannon to Altenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC).

Airport information

Origin Shannon Airport
City: Shannon
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SNN
ICAO Code: EINN
Coordinates: 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″W
Destination Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
City: Altenburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: AOC
ICAO Code: EDAC
Coordinates: 50°58′55″N, 12°30′22″E