How far is Kirkwall from Cherbourg?
The distance between Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 646 miles / 1040 kilometers / 562 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cherbourg (CER) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 859 miles / 1382 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 52 minutes.
Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport – Kirkwall Airport
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Distance from Cherbourg to Kirkwall
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cherbourg to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 646.336 miles
- 1040.177 kilometers
- 561.651 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- 645.658 miles
- 1039.085 kilometers
- 561.061 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 Cherbourg to Kirkwall?
The estimated flight time from Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cherbourg and Kirkwall?
The time difference between Cherbourg and Kirkwall is 1 hour. Kirkwall is 1 hour behind Cherbourg.
Flight carbon footprint between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
On average, flying from Cherbourg to Kirkwall generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cherbourg to Kirkwall
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
Airport information
| Origin | Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cherbourg |
| Country: | France  |
| IATA Code: | CER |
| ICAO Code: | LFRC |
| Coordinates: | 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W |
| Destination | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |