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How far is Kalymnos Island from Kirkwall?

The distance between Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) and Kalymnos Island (Kalymnos Island National Airport) is 2023 miles / 3255 kilometers / 1758 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kirkwall (KOI) to Kalymnos Island (JKL) is 2977 miles / 4791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 7 minutes.

Kirkwall Airport – Kalymnos Island National Airport

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2023
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3255
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1758
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Distance from Kirkwall to Kalymnos Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2022.861 miles
  • 3255.480 kilometers
  • 1757.818 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
  • 2020.366 miles
  • 3251.464 kilometers
  • 1755.650 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 Kalymnos Island?

The estimated flight time from Kirkwall Airport to Kalymnos Island National Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL)

On average, flying from Kirkwall to Kalymnos Island generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 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 Kalymnos Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Kalymnos Island National Airport
City: Kalymnos Island
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: JKL
ICAO Code: LGKY
Coordinates: 36°57′47″N, 26°56′26″E