How far is it from Sella Ness to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)?

The distance between Sella Ness and Sumburgh Airport (LSI) is 48 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Sella Ness to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)?

The drive from Sella Ness to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Sella Ness to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)?

The fastest route from Sella Ness to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Sumburgh Airport (LSI) from Sella Ness?

Sumburgh Airport (LSI) lies roughly to the south of Sella Ness.

Which roads does the route from Sella Ness to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) follow?

The drive from Sella Ness to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) mainly follows A970.

Are there charging stations between Sella Ness and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sella Ness to Sumburgh Airport (LSI), including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, Yell (50 kW); 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 22.

Sella Ness Sumburgh Airport (LSI)

Distance: 48 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Sella Ness to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) takes about 1 h 15 min via A970. The distance is 48 mi. The straight-line distance is 39 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gonfirth, Wadbister, Easter Quarff. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 48 mi

1 Depart 5 mi
2 At end of road, turn left 20 mi
3 Turn right 2 mi
4 Turn left 2 mi
5 At end of road, turn right 18 mi
6 Turn straight onto Sumburgh Road 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Ward Hill 2 mi
8 Continue straight onto Sumburgh Links Road 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto Old Scatness Road 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Airport Wide Road 1 mi
11 Turn left 1 mi
12 Turn right 110 yd
13 Arrive right

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The return trip from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to Sella Ness covers roughly the same distance, 48 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

22 chargers

Gilbertson Road, LerwickGilbertson Road, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, ZE1 0HN50 kW
Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, YellUlsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, Yell, ZE2 9BD50 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

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Popular destinations close by

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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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Sella Ness to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)?: The distance between Sella Ness and Sumburgh Airport (LSI) is 48 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sella Ness to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)?: The drive from Sella Ness to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Sella Ness to Sumburgh Airport (LSI)?: The fastest route from Sella Ness to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) covers 48 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Sumburgh Airport (LSI) from Sella Ness?: Sumburgh Airport (LSI) lies roughly to the south of Sella Ness.
Which roads does the route from Sella Ness to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) follow?: The drive from Sella Ness to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) mainly follows A970.
Are there charging stations between Sella Ness and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sella Ness to Sumburgh Airport (LSI), including Gilbertson Road, Lerwick (50 kW); Ulsta Shetland Ferry Terminal, Yell (50 kW); 14 Commercial Road, Shetland (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 22.

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