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How far is Orchid Island from Herat?

The distance between Herat (Herat International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 3666 miles / 5900 kilometers / 3186 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Herat (HEA) to Orchid Island (KYD) is 5016 miles / 8073 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 159 hours 43 minutes.

Herat International Airport – Lanyu Airport

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3666
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5900
Kilometers
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3186
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 26 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
415 kg

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Distance from Herat to Orchid Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Herat to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3665.972 miles
  • 5899.811 kilometers
  • 3185.643 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
  • 3660.169 miles
  • 5890.471 kilometers
  • 3180.600 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 Herat to Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Herat International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 7 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Herat International Airport (HEA) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Herat to Orchid Island generates about 415 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 415 kilograms equals 915 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Herat to Orchid Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Herat International Airport (HEA) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

Origin Herat International Airport
City: Herat
Country: Afghanistan Flag of Afghanistan
IATA Code: HEA
ICAO Code: OAHR
Coordinates: 34°12′35″N, 62°13′41″E
Destination Lanyu Airport
City: Orchid Island
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KYD
ICAO Code: RCLY
Coordinates: 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E