How far is North Ronaldsay from Kirkwall?
The distance between Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) and North Ronaldsay (North Ronaldsay Airport) is 33 miles / 53 kilometers / 29 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kirkwall (KOI) to North Ronaldsay (NRL) is 40 miles / 64 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 15 minutes.
Kirkwall Airport – North Ronaldsay Airport
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Distance from Kirkwall to North Ronaldsay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kirkwall to North Ronaldsay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 32.924 miles
- 52.986 kilometers
- 28.610 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- 32.849 miles
- 52.865 kilometers
- 28.545 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 North Ronaldsay?
The estimated flight time from Kirkwall Airport to North Ronaldsay Airport is 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kirkwall and North Ronaldsay?
There is no time difference between Kirkwall and North Ronaldsay.
Flight carbon footprint between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL)
On average, flying from Kirkwall to North Ronaldsay generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 66 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 North Ronaldsay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL).
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 | North Ronaldsay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | North Ronaldsay |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | NRL |
| ICAO Code: | EGEN |
| Coordinates: | 59°22′3″N, 2°26′3″W |