How far is it from Scalloway to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK)?

The distance between Scalloway and Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) is 6 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Scalloway to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK)?

The drive from Scalloway to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) takes approximately 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Scalloway to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK)?

The fastest route from Scalloway to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.

Which direction is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) from Scalloway?

Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) lies roughly to the north of Scalloway.

Are there charging stations between Scalloway and Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Scalloway to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK), including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW); Albert Building, Lerwick (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 19.

Scalloway Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK)

Distance: 6 miDuration: 10 min

Driving from Scalloway to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) takes about 10 min via A970. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions7 · 6 mi

1 Depart onto Berry Road 146 yd
2 Turn right onto Lovers Lane 110 yd
3 Turn left onto New Road 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Mill Brae 3 mi
5 At end of road, turn left 3 mi
6 Turn left 1 mi
7 Arrive right

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The return trip from Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) to Scalloway covers roughly the same distance, 6 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

19 chargers

Gilbertson Road, LerwickGilbertson Road, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, ZE1 0HN50 kW
14 Commercial Road, Shetland14 Commercial Road, Shetland, ZE2 9NA22 kW
Albert Building, LerwickAlbert Building, Lerwick, ZE1 0LL22 kW
Bixter Car Park, BixterBixter Car Park, Bixter, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9NN22 kW
Mairs Quay, LerwickMairs Quay, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0PX22 kW

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Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) → White Ness4 mi · 10 min Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) → Wadbister5 mi · 10 min Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) → Stromfirth5 mi · 15 min Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) → South Stromness5 mi · 10 min Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) → Brough, Shetland Islands 424 mi · 40 min Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) → Brough, Shetland Islands 310 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 1 September 2026.

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How far is it from Scalloway to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK)?: The distance between Scalloway and Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Scalloway to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK)?: The drive from Scalloway to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) takes approximately 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Scalloway to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK)?: The fastest route from Scalloway to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 10 min.
Which direction is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) from Scalloway?: Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) lies roughly to the north of Scalloway.
Are there charging stations between Scalloway and Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Scalloway to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK), including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW); Albert Building, Lerwick (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 19.

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