What is the best route from Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2 to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)?

The fastest route from Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2 to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Sumburgh Airport (LSI) from Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2?

Sumburgh Airport (LSI) lies roughly to the south of Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2.

Are there charging stations between Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2 and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2 to Sumburgh Airport (LSI), including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); Albert Building, Lerwick (22 kW); Mairs Quay, Lerwick (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 17.

Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2 Sumburgh Airport (LSI)

Distance: 29 miDuration: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2 to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) takes about 1 h 5 min via A970. The distance is 29 mi. The straight-line distance is 19 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 29 mi

1 Depart onto South Road 2 mi
2 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
3 Continue straight 1 mi
4 Turn slightly left 1 mi
5 Continue straight 1 mi
6 Continue straight 39 yd
7 At end of road, turn right onto Esplanade 146 yd
8 Turn sharp left onto Commercial Street 41 yd
9 Turn right onto Harbour Street 1 mi
10 At end of road, turn left onto King Harald Street 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Scalloway Road 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto South Road 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout left onto South Road 55 yd

14 Exit roundabout left onto South Road 1 mi
15 At roundabout, take exit straight onto South Road 19 mi
16 Continue straight onto Robin's Brae 1 mi
17 Continue straight onto Sandwick Road 1 mi
18 Turn straight onto Sumburgh Road 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Ward Hill 2 mi
20 Continue straight onto Sumburgh Links Road 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Old Scatness Road 1 mi
22 Continue straight onto Airport Wide Road 1 mi
23 Turn left 1 mi
24 Turn right 110 yd
25 Arrive right

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The return trip from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2 covers roughly the same distance, 29 mi.

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Charging points along the way

17 chargers

Gilbertson Road, LerwickGilbertson Road, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, ZE1 0HN50 kW
Albert Building, LerwickAlbert Building, Lerwick, ZE1 0LL22 kW
Mairs Quay, LerwickMairs Quay, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0PX22 kW
Victoria Pier, LerwickVictoria Pier, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LL22 kW
27 South Road, Shetland27 South Road, Shetland, ZE1 0TG7 kW

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Sumburgh Airport (LSI) → Runn10 mi · 20 min Sumburgh Airport (LSI) → Quarff20 mi · 35 min Sumburgh Airport (LSI) → Freefield, Shetland Islands25 mi · 40 min Sumburgh Airport (LSI) → Tresta, Shetland Islands37 mi · 55 min Sumburgh Airport (LSI) → Gord, Shetland Islands 36 mi · 15 min Sumburgh Airport (LSI) → Freefield, Shetland Islands 230 mi · 50 min

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How far is it from Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2 to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)?: The distance between Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2 and Sumburgh Airport (LSI) is 29 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2 to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)?: The drive from Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2 to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2 to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)?: The fastest route from Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2 to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Sumburgh Airport (LSI) from Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2?: Sumburgh Airport (LSI) lies roughly to the south of Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2.
Which roads does the route from Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2 to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) follow?: The drive from Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2 to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) mainly follows A970.
Are there charging stations between Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2 and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkabister, Shetland Islands 2 to Sumburgh Airport (LSI), including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); Albert Building, Lerwick (22 kW); Mairs Quay, Lerwick (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 17.

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