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How far is Kirkwall from Caen?

The distance between Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 684 miles / 1101 kilometers / 594 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Caen (CFR) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 1031 miles / 1660 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 53 minutes.

Caen – Carpiquet Airport – Kirkwall Airport

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Distance from Caen to Kirkwall

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 683.926 miles
  • 1100.672 kilometers
  • 594.315 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
  • 683.215 miles
  • 1099.528 kilometers
  • 593.698 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 Caen to Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Caen to Kirkwall generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Caen to Kirkwall

See the map of the shortest flight path between Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

Airport information

Origin Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″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