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How far is Kirkwall from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 5707 miles / 9185 kilometers / 4960 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Kirkwall Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Kirkwall

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5707.496 miles
  • 9185.324 kilometers
  • 4959.678 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
  • 5697.599 miles
  • 9169.396 kilometers
  • 4951.078 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 Guangzhou to Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 11 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Kirkwall generates about 677 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 677 kilograms equals 1 493 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Kirkwall

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
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