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How far is Shetland from Westray?

The distance between Westray (Westray Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 69 miles / 110 kilometers / 60 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westray (WRY) to Shetland (LSI) is 174 miles / 280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 10 minutes.

Westray Airport – Sumburgh Airport

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Distance from Westray to Shetland

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Westray to Shetland. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 68.600 miles
  • 110.401 kilometers
  • 59.612 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
  • 68.386 miles
  • 110.057 kilometers
  • 59.426 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 Westray to Shetland?

The estimated flight time from Westray Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Westray and Shetland?

There is no time difference between Westray and Shetland.

Flight carbon footprint between Westray Airport (WRY) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)

On average, flying from Westray to Shetland generates about 35 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 35 kilograms equals 77 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Westray to Shetland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Westray Airport (WRY) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).

Airport information

Origin Westray Airport
City: Westray
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: WRY
ICAO Code: EGEW
Coordinates: 59°21′1″N, 2°57′0″W
Destination Sumburgh Airport
City: Shetland
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LSI
ICAO Code: EGPB
Coordinates: 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W