How far is Kirkwall from Derry?
The distance between Derry (City of Derry Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 315 miles / 507 kilometers / 274 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Derry (LDY) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 518 miles / 833 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 59 minutes.
City of Derry Airport – Kirkwall Airport
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Distance from Derry to Kirkwall
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Derry to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 314.846 miles
- 506.695 kilometers
- 273.593 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- 314.218 miles
- 505.684 kilometers
- 273.048 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 Derry to Kirkwall?
The estimated flight time from City of Derry Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Derry and Kirkwall?
Flight carbon footprint between City of Derry Airport (LDY) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
On average, flying from Derry to Kirkwall generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 157 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Derry to Kirkwall
See the map of the shortest flight path between City of Derry Airport (LDY) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
Airport information
| Origin | City of Derry Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Derry |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LDY |
| ICAO Code: | EGAE |
| Coordinates: | 55°2′34″N, 7°9′39″W |
| Destination | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |