How far is Kirkwall from Groningen?
The distance between Groningen (Groningen Airport Eelde) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 545 miles / 877 kilometers / 474 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Groningen (GRQ) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 1130 miles / 1818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 18 minutes.
Groningen Airport Eelde – Kirkwall Airport
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Distance from Groningen to Kirkwall
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Groningen to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 544.954 miles
- 877.018 kilometers
- 473.552 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- 543.720 miles
- 875.032 kilometers
- 472.480 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 Groningen to Kirkwall?
The estimated flight time from Groningen Airport Eelde to Kirkwall Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Groningen and Kirkwall?
The time difference between Groningen and Kirkwall is 1 hour. Kirkwall is 1 hour behind Groningen.
Flight carbon footprint between Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
On average, flying from Groningen to Kirkwall generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 232 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Groningen to Kirkwall
See the map of the shortest flight path between Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
Airport information
| Origin | Groningen Airport Eelde |
|---|---|
| City: | Groningen |
| Country: | Netherlands  |
| IATA Code: | GRQ |
| ICAO Code: | EHGG |
| Coordinates: | 53°7′10″N, 6°34′45″E |
| Destination | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |