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How far is Kirkwall from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 3771 miles / 6069 kilometers / 3277 nautical miles.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Kirkwall Airport

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Distance from Charlotte to Kirkwall

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3770.875 miles
  • 6068.635 kilometers
  • 3276.801 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
  • 3762.341 miles
  • 6054.901 kilometers
  • 3269.385 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 Charlotte to Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 7 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Kirkwall generates about 428 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 428 kilograms equals 943 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charlotte to Kirkwall

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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