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How far is Kirkwall from Bangor, ME?

The distance between Bangor (Bangor International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 2851 miles / 4588 kilometers / 2477 nautical miles.

Bangor International Airport – Kirkwall Airport

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Distance from Bangor to Kirkwall

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2850.943 miles
  • 4588.148 kilometers
  • 2477.402 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
  • 2842.792 miles
  • 4575.030 kilometers
  • 2470.319 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 Bangor to Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Bangor International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 5 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bangor International Airport (BGR) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Bangor to Kirkwall generates about 316 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 316 kilograms equals 698 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bangor to Kirkwall

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bangor International Airport (BGR) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

Airport information

Origin Bangor International Airport
City: Bangor, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BGR
ICAO Code: KBGR
Coordinates: 44°48′26″N, 68°49′41″W
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