How far is Foula from Kirkwall?
The distance between Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) and Foula (Foula Airfield) is 86 miles / 138 kilometers / 75 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kirkwall (KOI) to Foula (FOA) is 152 miles / 244 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 59 minutes.
Kirkwall Airport – Foula Airfield
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Distance from Kirkwall to Foula
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kirkwall to Foula. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 85.953 miles
- 138.328 kilometers
- 74.691 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- 85.774 miles
- 138.039 kilometers
- 74.535 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 Foula?
The estimated flight time from Kirkwall Airport to Foula Airfield is 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kirkwall and Foula?
Flight carbon footprint between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Foula Airfield (FOA)
On average, flying from Kirkwall to Foula generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 83 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 Foula
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Foula Airfield (FOA).
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 | Foula Airfield |
|---|---|
| City: | Foula |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | FOA |
| ICAO Code: | EGFO |
| Coordinates: | 60°7′18″N, 2°3′11″W |