How far is Westray from Kirkwall?
The distance between Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) and Westray (Westray Airport) is 27 miles / 44 kilometers / 24 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kirkwall (KOI) to Westray (WRY) is 34 miles / 54 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 39 minutes.
Kirkwall Airport – Westray Airport
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Distance from Kirkwall to Westray
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kirkwall to Westray. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 27.216 miles
- 43.799 kilometers
- 23.650 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- 27.166 miles
- 43.719 kilometers
- 23.606 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 Westray?
The estimated flight time from Kirkwall Airport to Westray Airport is 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kirkwall and Westray?
Flight carbon footprint between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Westray Airport (WRY)
On average, flying from Kirkwall to Westray generates about 29 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 29 kilograms equals 64 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 Westray
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Westray Airport (WRY).
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 | Westray Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westray |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | WRY |
| ICAO Code: | EGEW |
| Coordinates: | 59°21′1″N, 2°57′0″W |