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How far is Orchid Island from Kuching?

The distance between Kuching (Kuching International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 1600 miles / 2576 kilometers / 1391 nautical miles.

Kuching International Airport – Lanyu Airport

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1391
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Distance from Kuching to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1600.411 miles
  • 2575.612 kilometers
  • 1390.719 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
  • 1606.311 miles
  • 2585.107 kilometers
  • 1395.846 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 Kuching to Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Kuching International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kuching and Orchid Island?

There is no time difference between Kuching and Orchid Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuching International Airport (KCH) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Kuching to Orchid Island generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuching to Orchid Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuching International Airport (KCH) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

Origin Kuching International Airport
City: Kuching
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KCH
ICAO Code: WBGG
Coordinates: 1°29′4″N, 110°20′49″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