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How far is Kirkwall from Kiev?

The distance between Kiev (Boryspil International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 1461 miles / 2351 kilometers / 1269 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kiev (KBP) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 2223 miles / 3578 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 46 minutes.

Boryspil International Airport – Kirkwall Airport

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Distance from Kiev to Kirkwall

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kiev to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1460.538 miles
  • 2350.508 kilometers
  • 1269.173 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
  • 1456.215 miles
  • 2343.551 kilometers
  • 1265.416 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 Kiev to Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Boryspil International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Boryspil International Airport (KBP) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Kiev to Kirkwall generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kiev to Kirkwall

See the map of the shortest flight path between Boryspil International Airport (KBP) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

Airport information

Origin Boryspil International Airport
City: Kiev
Country: Ukraine Flag of Ukraine
IATA Code: KBP
ICAO Code: UKBB
Coordinates: 50°20′42″N, 30°53′40″E
Destination Kirkwall Airport
City: Kirkwall
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: KOI
ICAO Code: EGPA
Coordinates: 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W