How far is Orchid Island from Kuwait City?
The distance between Kuwait City (Kuwait International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 4545 miles / 7314 kilometers / 3949 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Orchid Island (KYD) is 6201 miles / 9980 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 183 hours 49 minutes.
Kuwait International Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Kuwait City to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuwait City to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4544.938 miles
- 7314.369 kilometers
- 3949.443 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- 4537.361 miles
- 7302.174 kilometers
- 3942.859 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 Kuwait City to Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 9 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuwait City and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Kuwait City to Orchid Island generates about 525 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 525 kilograms equals 1 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuwait City to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuwait International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuwait City |
| Country: | Kuwait  |
| IATA Code: | KWI |
| ICAO Code: | OKBK |
| Coordinates: | 29°13′35″N, 47°58′8″E |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |