How far is Kirkwall from Cairo?
The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 2560 miles / 4120 kilometers / 2224 nautical miles.
Cairo International Airport – Kirkwall Airport
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Distance from Cairo to Kirkwall
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2559.776 miles
- 4119.560 kilometers
- 2224.384 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- 2558.056 miles
- 4116.793 kilometers
- 2222.890 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 Cairo to Kirkwall?
The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Kirkwall?
The time difference between Cairo and Kirkwall is 2 hours. Kirkwall is 2 hours behind Cairo.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
On average, flying from Cairo to Kirkwall generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 622 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairo to Kirkwall
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |
| Destination | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |