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How far is Kirkwall from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 1354 miles / 2180 kilometers / 1177 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rome (FCO) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 1866 miles / 3003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 45 minutes.

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – Kirkwall Airport

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Distance from Rome to Kirkwall

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1354.489 miles
  • 2179.839 kilometers
  • 1177.019 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
  • 1353.146 miles
  • 2177.678 kilometers
  • 1175.852 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 Rome to Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Rome to Kirkwall generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rome to Kirkwall

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

Airport information

Origin Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″E
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