How far is Orchid Island from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 8100 miles / 13035 kilometers / 7038 nautical miles.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Houston to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8099.604 miles
- 13035.049 kilometers
- 7038.364 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- 8087.805 miles
- 13016.060 kilometers
- 7028.110 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 Houston to Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lanyu Airport is 15 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Houston to Orchid Island generates about 1 013 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 013 kilograms equals 2 233 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Houston to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |