Lerwick to Glasgow flight distance & time (LSI-GLA)
How far is Lerwick from Glasgow by plane? The great circle distance from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is 483 km / 261 nm, about 54m flight time, with an initial heading of 204° (SSW).
| From | Sumburgh Airport (LSI), Lerwick, GB |
|---|---|
| To | Glasgow International Airport (GLA), Glasgow, GB |
| Distance | 483 km · 261 nm · 300 mi |
| Initial heading | 204° (SSW) |
Airlines on this route
- Flybe (BE)
Aircraft with enough range to fly LSI to GLA nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Sikorsky / Boeing RAH-66 Comanche | 262 nm / 485 km |
| Sikorsky / Boeing RAH-66 Comanche | 262 nm / 485 km |
| MD Helicopters MD 520N | 264 nm / 489 km |
| Westland Scout / Wasp | 265 nm / 491 km |
| Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SE 3160 / SA 316 / SA 319 Alouette III | 267 nm / 494 km |
| Aerospatiale / Sud-Aviation SE 3160 / SA 316 / SA 319 Alouette III | 267 nm / 494 km |
| Mil Mi-17 / Mi-171 | 267 nm / 494 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Bell Helicopter Bell 430 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Jakowlew / Yakovlev Jak-23 / Yak-23 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Nord Aviation (SNCAN) NC.850 Series | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Dewoitine D.26 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Mil Mi-24 / Mi-35 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Piper PA-25 Pawnee | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Fairey Flycatcher | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Fiat G.46 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Extra Aircraft EA-200 (EA 300/200) | 270 nm / 500 km |
| Mil Mi-8 | 270 nm / 500 km |
| MBB / Kawasaki / Eurocopter BK117 | 270 nm / 500 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Lerwick from Glasgow?
- The great circle distance between Lerwick and Glasgow is 483 km (261 nm / 300 mi).
- How long is the flight from Lerwick to Glasgow?
- A direct flight from LSI to GLA takes about 54m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Lerwick to Glasgow?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.