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How far is Olbia from Kirkwall?

The distance between Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) and Olbia (Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport) is 1360 miles / 2189 kilometers / 1182 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kirkwall (KOI) to Olbia (OLB) is 1870 miles / 3010 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 17 minutes.

Kirkwall Airport – Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport

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1360
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2189
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1182
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Distance from Kirkwall to Olbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1360.458 miles
  • 2189.445 kilometers
  • 1182.206 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
  • 1359.484 miles
  • 2187.877 kilometers
  • 1181.359 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 Olbia?

The estimated flight time from Kirkwall Airport to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)

On average, flying from Kirkwall to Olbia generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 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 Olbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB).

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 Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
City: Olbia
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: OLB
ICAO Code: LIEO
Coordinates: 40°53′55″N, 9°31′3″E