How far is Kinmen from Orchid Island?
The distance between Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) and Kinmen (Kinmen Airport) is 261 miles / 420 kilometers / 227 nautical miles.
Lanyu Airport – Kinmen Airport
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Distance from Orchid Island to Kinmen
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Orchid Island to Kinmen. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 260.930 miles
- 419.926 kilometers
- 226.742 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- 261.098 miles
- 420.196 kilometers
- 226.888 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 Orchid Island to Kinmen?
The estimated flight time from Lanyu Airport to Kinmen Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Orchid Island and Kinmen?
There is no time difference between Orchid Island and Kinmen.
Flight carbon footprint between Lanyu Airport (KYD) and Kinmen Airport (KNH)
On average, flying from Orchid Island to Kinmen generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Orchid Island to Kinmen
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanyu Airport (KYD) and Kinmen Airport (KNH).
Airport information
| Origin | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |
| Destination | Kinmen Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kinmen |
| Country: | Taiwan |
| IATA Code: | KNH |
| ICAO Code: | RCBS |
| Coordinates: | 24°25′40″N, 118°21′32″E |