How far is Orchid Island from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 8061 miles / 12973 kilometers / 7005 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8060.754 miles
- 12972.526 kilometers
- 7004.604 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- 8048.517 miles
- 12952.833 kilometers
- 6993.970 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 Washington D.C. to Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 15 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Orchid Island generates about 1 007 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 007 kilograms equals 2 221 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |