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How far is Orchid Island from Madurai?

The distance between Madurai (Madurai Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 2997 miles / 4824 kilometers / 2605 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Madurai (IXM) to Orchid Island (KYD) is 4895 miles / 7878 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 158 hours 0 minutes.

Madurai Airport – Lanyu Airport

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2997
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4824
Kilometers
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2605
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 10 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
334 kg

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Distance from Madurai to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2997.461 miles
  • 4823.946 kilometers
  • 2604.722 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
  • 2994.790 miles
  • 4819.647 kilometers
  • 2602.401 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 Madurai to Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Madurai Airport to Lanyu Airport is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Madurai to Orchid Island generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 736 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Madurai Airport (IXM) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

Origin Madurai Airport
City: Madurai
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: IXM
ICAO Code: VOMD
Coordinates: 9°50′4″N, 78°5′36″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