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How far is Kirkwall from Alghero?

The distance between Alghero (Alghero–Fertilia Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 1358 miles / 2185 kilometers / 1180 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alghero (AHO) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 1821 miles / 2931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 12 minutes.

Alghero–Fertilia Airport – Kirkwall Airport

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2185
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1180
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Distance from Alghero to Kirkwall

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alghero to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1357.666 miles
  • 2184.952 kilometers
  • 1179.780 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1356.830 miles
  • 2183.606 kilometers
  • 1179.053 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Alghero to Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Alghero–Fertilia Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alghero–Fertilia Airport (AHO) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Alghero to Kirkwall generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alghero to Kirkwall

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alghero–Fertilia Airport (AHO) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

Airport information

Origin Alghero–Fertilia Airport
City: Alghero
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: AHO
ICAO Code: LIEA
Coordinates: 40°37′55″N, 8°17′26″E
Destination Kirkwall Airport
City: Kirkwall
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: KOI
ICAO Code: EGPA
Coordinates: 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W