How far is Orchid Island from Kathmandu?
The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 2297 miles / 3696 kilometers / 1996 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Orchid Island (KYD) is 3716 miles / 5981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 133 hours 25 minutes.
Tribhuvan International Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Kathmandu to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kathmandu to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2296.719 miles
- 3696.212 kilometers
- 1995.795 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- 2293.162 miles
- 3690.487 kilometers
- 1992.704 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 Kathmandu to Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Kathmandu to Orchid Island generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 555 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kathmandu to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |