How far is Orchid Island from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 8305 miles / 13365 kilometers / 7217 nautical miles.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8304.633 miles
- 13365.012 kilometers
- 7216.529 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- 8292.805 miles
- 13345.977 kilometers
- 7206.251 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 Columbia to Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Lanyu Airport is 16 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Columbia to Orchid Island generates about 1 043 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 043 kilograms equals 2 300 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Columbia to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |