How far is Cherbourg from Kirkwall?
The distance between Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 646 miles / 1040 kilometers / 562 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kirkwall (KOI) to Cherbourg (CER) is 852 miles / 1371 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 45 minutes.
Kirkwall Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
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Distance from Kirkwall to Cherbourg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kirkwall to Cherbourg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 646.336 miles
- 1040.177 kilometers
- 561.651 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- 645.658 miles
- 1039.085 kilometers
- 561.061 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 Kirkwall to Cherbourg?
The estimated flight time from Kirkwall Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kirkwall and Cherbourg?
The time difference between Kirkwall and Cherbourg is 1 hour. Cherbourg is 1 hour ahead of Kirkwall.
Flight carbon footprint between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)
On average, flying from Kirkwall to Cherbourg generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kirkwall to Cherbourg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).
Airport information
| Origin | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |
| Destination | Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cherbourg |
| Country: | France  |
| IATA Code: | CER |
| ICAO Code: | LFRC |
| Coordinates: | 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W |