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How far is Orchid Island from Alice Springs?

The distance between Alice Springs (Alice Springs Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 3259 miles / 5245 kilometers / 2832 nautical miles.

Alice Springs Airport – Lanyu Airport

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3259
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5245
Kilometers
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2832
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 40 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
365 kg

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Distance from Alice Springs to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3258.783 miles
  • 5244.503 kilometers
  • 2831.805 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
  • 3274.021 miles
  • 5269.027 kilometers
  • 2845.047 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 Alice Springs to Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Alice Springs Airport to Lanyu Airport is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alice Springs Airport (ASP) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Alice Springs to Orchid Island generates about 365 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 365 kilograms equals 805 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Alice Springs to Orchid Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alice Springs Airport (ASP) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

Origin Alice Springs Airport
City: Alice Springs
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ASP
ICAO Code: YBAS
Coordinates: 23°48′24″S, 133°54′7″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