How far is Orchid Island from Cardiff?
The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 6379 miles / 10265 kilometers / 5543 nautical miles.
Cardiff Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Cardiff to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cardiff to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6378.592 miles
- 10265.348 kilometers
- 5542.845 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- 6367.487 miles
- 10247.477 kilometers
- 5533.195 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 Cardiff to Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Lanyu Airport is 12 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Cardiff to Orchid Island generates about 768 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 768 kilograms equals 1 694 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cardiff to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |