How far is Orchid Island from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 8009 miles / 12889 kilometers / 6959 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from New York to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8008.757 miles
- 12888.846 kilometers
- 6959.420 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- 7996.432 miles
- 12869.010 kilometers
- 6948.710 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 New York to Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 15 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from New York to Orchid Island generates about 1 000 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 000 kilograms equals 2 204 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |