How far is Kirkwall from Gibraltar?
The distance between Gibraltar (Gibraltar International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 1579 miles / 2542 kilometers / 1373 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gibraltar (GIB) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 2184 miles / 3515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 22 minutes.
Gibraltar International Airport – Kirkwall Airport
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Distance from Gibraltar to Kirkwall
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gibraltar to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1579.468 miles
- 2541.907 kilometers
- 1372.520 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- 1579.652 miles
- 2542.203 kilometers
- 1372.680 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 Gibraltar to Kirkwall?
The estimated flight time from Gibraltar International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gibraltar and Kirkwall?
The time difference between Gibraltar and Kirkwall is 1 hour. Kirkwall is 1 hour behind Gibraltar.
Flight carbon footprint between Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
On average, flying from Gibraltar to Kirkwall generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gibraltar to Kirkwall
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
Airport information
| Origin | Gibraltar International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gibraltar |
| Country: | Gibraltar  |
| IATA Code: | GIB |
| ICAO Code: | LXGB |
| Coordinates: | 36°9′4″N, 5°20′58″W |
| Destination | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |