How far is Kirkwall from Alicante?
The distance between Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 1432 miles / 2305 kilometers / 1245 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alicante (ALC) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 1964 miles / 3160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 22 minutes.
Alicante–Elche Airport – Kirkwall Airport
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Distance from Alicante to Kirkwall
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alicante to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1432.448 miles
- 2305.301 kilometers
- 1244.763 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- 1432.350 miles
- 2305.144 kilometers
- 1244.678 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 Alicante to Kirkwall?
The estimated flight time from Alicante–Elche Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alicante and Kirkwall?
The time difference between Alicante and Kirkwall is 1 hour. Kirkwall is 1 hour behind Alicante.
Flight carbon footprint between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
On average, flying from Alicante to Kirkwall generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Alicante to Kirkwall
See the map of the shortest flight path between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
Airport information
| Origin | Alicante–Elche Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alicante |
| Country: | Spain  |
| IATA Code: | ALC |
| ICAO Code: | LEAL |
| Coordinates: | 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W |
| Destination | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |