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How far is Orchid Island from Auckland?

The distance between Auckland (Auckland Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 5341 miles / 8595 kilometers / 4641 nautical miles.

Auckland Airport – Lanyu Airport

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Distance from Auckland to Orchid Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Auckland to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5340.993 miles
  • 8595.495 kilometers
  • 4641.196 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
  • 5352.081 miles
  • 8613.339 kilometers
  • 4650.831 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 Auckland to Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Auckland Airport to Lanyu Airport is 10 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Auckland to Orchid Island generates about 629 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 629 kilograms equals 1 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Auckland to Orchid Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

Origin Auckland Airport
City: Auckland
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: AKL
ICAO Code: NZAA
Coordinates: 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″E
Destination Lanyu Airport
City: Orchid Island
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KYD
ICAO Code: RCLY
Coordinates: 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E