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How to get from Sumburgh (airport) (Scotland) to Thurso (Scotland)

Calculate route from Sumburgh (airport) (Scotland, United Kingdom) to Thurso (Scotland, United Kingdom).

The flight distance (as the crow flies) between Sumburgh (airport) and Thurso is 191.0 km.

Roadmap (route) to go from Sumburgh Airport to Thurso detailed above, you can also see the course layout on the map.

While doing trip Sumburgh (airport) - Thurso by car, the calculated route ends at a distance , or more straight.

Calculation of distance and route from Thurso to Sumburgh (airport) :

191.0311.0 km13h24mn
  1. Continue 0h0mn
    100 m
  2. Turn right 0h0mn
    108 m
  3. Keep left 0h1mn
    284 m
  4. Turn right onto A970 1h30mn
    35.6 km
  5. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto South Road 0h1mn
    676 m
  6. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto South Lochside 0h1mn
    878 m
  7. At roundabout, take exit 3 onto North Lochside 0h0mn
    210 m
  8. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto North Road 0h0mn
    145 m
  9. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Holmsgarth Road 0h1mn
    561 m
  10. Turn right 0h0mn
    25 m
  11. Turn slight right 0h0mn
    35 m
  12. At roundabout, take exit 2 0h0mn
    67 m
  13. Keep right 0h0mn
    141 m
  14. Turn sharp right 0h0mn
    98 m
  15. Keep right onto Aberdeen - Kirkwall - Lerwick 11h32mn
    189.5 km
  16. Continue 0h0mn
    86 m
  17. Turn left 0h0mn
    8 m
  18. Turn left onto Hatston Pier Road 0h1mn
    724 m
  19. Turn left onto Grainshore Road 0h2mn
    1.6 km
  20. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Pickaquoy Road 0h1mn
    956 m
  21. Turn right onto Junction Road 0h1mn
    805 m
  22. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Holm Branch Road 0h0mn
    535 m
  23. Turn slight right onto Holm Road 0h19mn
    21.7 km
  24. Turn right onto Saint Margaret's Road 0h1mn
    532 m
  25. Continue onto Cromarty Square 0h0mn
    176 m
  26. Continue onto Pier Road 0h1mn
    602 m
  27. Turn sharp right 1h26mn
    28.7 km
  28. Turn left 0h0mn
    103 m
  29. Turn left onto Gills Pier Road 0h0mn
    338 m
  30. Turn right onto A836 0h21mn
    25.0 km
  31. Turn right onto Sir George's Street 0h0mn
    343 m
  32. Turn left onto Sir John's Square 0h0mn
    15 m
  33. Turn right onto Sir John's Square 0h0mn
    58 m
  34. Turn left onto Princes Street 0h0mn
    158 m
  35. Turn right onto Robertson's Lane 0h0mn
    57 m
  36. Turn left onto Barrock Street 0h0mn
    34 m
  37. Arrive at destination 0h0mn
    0 m

Travel from Sumburgh (airport) (Scotland) to a selection of major cities.

Distances from Sumburgh Airport to biggest cities in Scotland

  • Falkirk,35,310 inhabitants.456 km
  • Irvine,33,740 inhabitants.514 km
  • Dumfries,33,280 inhabitants.553 km
  • Motherwell,32,120 inhabitants.482 km
  • Rutherglen,31,180 inhabitants.483 km
  • Wishaw,30,510 inhabitants.483 km
  • Cambuslang,27,610 inhabitants.484 km
  • Bearsden,27,340 inhabitants.476 km
  • Clydebank,26,640 inhabitants.479 km
  • Newton Mearns,24,650 inhabitants.491 km
  • Vale of Leven,24,640 inhabitants.476 km
  • Arbroath,23,640 inhabitants.377 km
  • Musselburgh,23,620 inhabitants.450 km
  • Bishopbriggs,23,430 inhabitants.475 km
  • Elgin,22,980 inhabitants.274 km
  • Renfrew,22,010 inhabitants.482 km
  • Bathgate,21,070 inhabitants.464 km
  • Bellshill,20,650 inhabitants.480 km
  • Alloa,20,390 inhabitants.444 km
  • Orkney,20,100 inhabitants.137 km

Other major cities in country :

  • Bradford [ENG], 299,310 inhabitants. 678 km
  • Southend-on-Sea [ENG], 295,310 inhabitants. 937 km
  • Belfast [NIR], 274,770 inhabitants. 650 km
  • Derby [ENG], 270,468 inhabitants. 774 km
  • Plymouth [ENG], 260,203 inhabitants. 1,074 km
  • Luton [ENG], 258,018 inhabitants. 892 km
  • Wolverhampton [ENG], 252,791 inhabitants. 813 km
  • City of Westminster [ENG], 247,614 inhabitants. 936 km
  • Southampton [ENG], 246,201 inhabitants. 999 km
  • Blackpool [ENG], 239,409 inhabitants. 683 km
  • Milton Keynes [ENG], 229,941 inhabitants. 873 km
  • Bexley [ENG], 228,000 inhabitants. 944 km
  • Northampton [ENG], 215,963 inhabitants. 850 km
  • Archway [ENG], 215,667 inhabitants. 928 km
  • Norwich [ENG], 213,166 inhabitants. 823 km
  • Dudley [ENG], 199,059 inhabitants. 823 km
  • Portsmouth [ENG], 194,150 inhabitants. 1,011 km
  • Newcastle upon Tyne [ENG], 192,382 inhabitants. 546 km
  • Sutton [ENG], 187,600 inhabitants. 952 km
  • Swindon [ENG], 185,609 inhabitants. 927 km

Route from Thurso to major cities (United Kingdom).

  • Distance Thurso London
    818 km
  • Distance Thurso Birmingham
    688 km
  • Distance Thurso Liverpool
    578 km
  • Distance Thurso Nottingham
    645 km
  • Distance Thurso Sheffield
    594 km
  • Distance Thurso Bristol
    797 km
  • Distance Thurso Leicester
    680 km
  • Distance Thurso Leeds
    548 km
  • Distance Thurso Cardiff
    792 km
  • Distance Thurso Manchester
    575 km
  • Distance Thurso Stoke-on-Trent
    628 km
  • Distance Thurso Coventry
    700 km
  • Distance Thurso Sunderland
    431 km
  • Distance Thurso Birkenhead
    580 km
  • Distance Thurso Islington
    815 km
  • Distance Thurso Reading
    811 km
  • Distance Thurso Kingston upon Hull
    575 km
  • Distance Thurso Preston
    540 km
  • Distance Thurso Newport
    781 km
  • Distance Thurso Swansea
    777 km

Nearest cities to Sumburgh (airport) :

  • Aberdeen, 196,670 inhabitants. 308 km
  • Inverness, 46,870 inhabitants. 316 km
  • Elgin, 22,980 inhabitants. 274 km
  • Orkney, 20,100 inhabitants. 137 km
  • Peterhead, 18,450 inhabitants. 266 km
  • Fraserburgh, 13,140 inhabitants. 247 km
  • Inverurie, 12,760 inhabitants. 296 km
  • Westhill, 11,600 inhabitants. 309 km
  • Stonehaven, 11,370 inhabitants. 329 km
  • Ellon, 10,100 inhabitants. 284 km
  • Forres, 9,900 inhabitants. 286 km
  • Nairn, 9,860 inhabitants. 296 km
  • Buckie, 8,430 inhabitants. 263 km
  • Portlethen, 8,200 inhabitants. 317 km
  • Thurso, 7,760 inhabitants. 191 km
  • Lossiemouth, 7,620 inhabitants. 266 km
  • Banchory, 7,520 inhabitants. 322 km
  • Kirkwall, 7,150 inhabitants. 137 km
  • Wick, 7,140 inhabitants. 190 km
  • Cove, 7,060 inhabitants. 313 km
  • Lerwick, 7,040 inhabitants. 32 km
  • Dyce, 5,730 inhabitants. 302 km
  • Alness, 5,700 inhabitants. 297 km
  • Westhill, 5,270 inhabitants. 315 km
  • Turriff, 5,060 inhabitants. 269 km
  • Kingswells, 4,750 inhabitants. 308 km
  • Keith, 4,740 inhabitants. 278 km
  • Huntly, 4,720 inhabitants. 284 km
  • Kintore, 4,680 inhabitants. 300 km
  • Peterculter, 4,560 inhabitants. 315 km
  • Culloden, 4,240 inhabitants. 313 km
  • Invergordon, 4,130 inhabitants. 295 km
  • Macduff, 4,030 inhabitants. 255 km
  • Banff, 4,020 inhabitants. 257 km
  • Kemnay, 3,830 inhabitants. 302 km
  • Tain, 3,690 inhabitants. 280 km
  • Cults, 3,500 inhabitants. 312 km
  • Oldmeldrum, 3,230 inhabitants. 289 km
  • Aviemore, 3,150 inhabitants. 333 km
  • Newtonhill, 3,040 inhabitants. 321 km

Location Sumburgh (airport) (Scotland) :

Country flag
Location Sumburgh (airport)
State Scotland
County Shetland Islands
Country United Kingdom
Country code / ISO 2 GB
Latitude 59.8788900
Longitude -1.2955600
Altitude 6 meters
Time zone Europe/London

Location Thurso (Scotland) :

Country flag
Location Thurso
State Scotland
County Highland
Country United Kingdom
Country code / ISO 2 GB
Latitude 58.5927100
Longitude -3.5259400
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone Europe/London

Find a hotel in Thurso

Park Hotel


The Park Hotel - Where the atmosphere & surroundings are as welcoming as the food. Why not go all the way! To Caithness, the land beyond the Highlands and enjoy the hospitality at the Park Hotel. This hotel is located 0.66 from the city center Newtonhill.

This 3.0 star property has 20 rooms. You can book a room from 87 GBP.

Location :
Park Hotel
Oldfield
KW14 8RE Thurso

Book a room from 87 GBP

Camfield House


Set in over an acre of private walled garden, Camfield House B&B is located in Thurso. Free parking and free high-speed WiFi access is available at this property. Caithness Horizons Museum is a 10-minute walk away. This hotel is located 0.32 from the city center Newtonhill.

This 4.0 star property has 4 rooms. You can book a room from 79 GBP.

Location :
Camfield House
Janet Street
KW14 7EG Thurso

Book a room from 79 GBP

Station Hotel


Very close to Thurso Train Station, this hotel has free Wi-Fi, free public parking and comfortable rooms with Freeview TV. Station Hotel serves fine Scottish meat cooked in a traditional style. This hotel is located 0.11 from the city center Newtonhill.

This 3.0 star property has 30 rooms. You can book a room from 58 GBP.

Location :
Station Hotel
54 Princes Street
KW14 7DH Thurso

Book a room from 58 GBP

Sandras Backpackers


Sandra's Backpackers is set in the centre of Thurso, the UK’s most northerly town. This simple hostel offers rooms and dorms with free Wi-Fi, shared bathrooms, free bed linen and towels. This hotel is located 0.08 from the city center Newtonhill.

This 4.0 star property has 7 rooms. You can book a room from 20 GBP.

Location :
Sandras Backpackers
Princess Street
KW14 7BQ Caithness

Book a room from 20 GBP

St Clair Hotel


Centrally located hotel in the heart of Thurso, ideal for business or leisure travel. We offer relaxed surroundings and friendly service to help you unwind and recharge your batteries at the end of the day. St Clair offers a warm welcome. This hotel is located 0.17 from the city center Newtonhill.

This 3.0 star property has 32 rooms. You can book a room from 59.5 GBP.

Location :
St Clair Hotel
Sinclair Street
KW14 7AJ Thurso

Book a room from 59.5 GBP

Pentland Hotel


Offering a restaurant serving fresh Caithness seafood, Pentland Hotel is centrally located in Thurso and provides free WiFi access in public areas. A lounge bar with snacks is at the guests' disposal. This hotel is located 0.19 from the city center Newtonhill.

This 3.0 star property has 41 rooms. You can book a room from 55 GBP.

Location :
Pentland Hotel
Princes Street
KW14 7AA Thurso

Book a room from 55 GBP

Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel


Located close to the centre of the small town of Thurso, this is an excellent base for exploring the North Coast. Central for business or leisure, near to bus station and train station, the Royal's friendly atmosphere is unmatched. This hotel is located 0.30 from the city center Newtonhill.

This 3.0 star property has 103 rooms. You can book a room from 36 GBP.

Location :
Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel
Traill Street
KW14 8EH Thurso

Book a room from 36 GBP

Murray House


Situated in Thurso town centre, this Victorian townhouse offers free private parking within an enclosed garden and free WiFi. The bedrooms at Murray House have a satellite TV, free WiFi, a hospitality tray, and an en-suite bathroom. This hotel is located 0.30 from the city center Newtonhill.

This 3.0 star property has 5 rooms. You can book a room from 55 GBP.

Location :
Murray House
Campbell Street
KW14 7HD Thurso

Book a room from 55 GBP

The Marine


Luxury bed and breakfast situated on Thurso’s seafront, The Marine features rooms with views of the bay, Orkney Isles and the Pentland Firth. Guests also benefit from free parking on site. This hotel is located 0.83 from the city center Newtonhill.

This 4.0 star property has 3 rooms. You can book a room from 79 GBP.

Location :
The Marine
38 Shore St
KW14 8BN Thurso

Book a room from 79 GBP

The Weigh Inn Hotel


The Weigh Inn Hotel overlooks the Pentland Firth and has panoramic views of the Orkney Islands. The Orkney car ferry is 2 minutes away. The hotel is located on the outskirts of Thurso. This hotel is located 0.98 from the city center Newtonhill.

This 3.0 star property has 58 rooms. You can book a room from 123 GBP.

Location :
The Weigh Inn Hotel
Burnside
KW14 7UG Thurso

Book a room from 123 GBP