How far is Orchid Island from East London?
The distance between East London (East London Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 7236 miles / 11645 kilometers / 6288 nautical miles.
East London Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from East London to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from East London to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7235.742 miles
- 11644.798 kilometers
- 6287.688 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- 7238.070 miles
- 11648.545 kilometers
- 6289.711 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 East London to Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from East London Airport to Lanyu Airport is 14 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between East London and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between East London Airport (ELS) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from East London to Orchid Island generates about 888 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 888 kilograms equals 1 958 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from East London to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between East London Airport (ELS) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | East London Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | East London |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | ELS |
| ICAO Code: | FAEL |
| Coordinates: | 33°2′8″S, 27°49′33″E |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |