How far is Orchid Island from Lexington, KY?
The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 7966 miles / 12819 kilometers / 6922 nautical miles.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Lexington to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lexington to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7965.603 miles
- 12819.395 kilometers
- 6921.919 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- 7953.344 miles
- 12799.666 kilometers
- 6911.267 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 Lexington to Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Lanyu Airport is 15 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lexington and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Lexington to Orchid Island generates about 993 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 993 kilograms equals 2 190 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lexington to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Lexington Blue Grass Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lexington, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LEX |
| ICAO Code: | KLEX |
| Coordinates: | 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |