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How far is Orchid Island from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 6279 miles / 10105 kilometers / 5456 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Lanyu Airport

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Distance from London to Orchid Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6279.123 miles
  • 10105.269 kilometers
  • 5456.409 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
  • 6268.219 miles
  • 10087.721 kilometers
  • 5446.934 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 London to Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Lanyu Airport is 12 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from London to Orchid Island generates about 755 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 755 kilograms equals 1 664 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Orchid Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
Destination Lanyu Airport
City: Orchid Island
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KYD
ICAO Code: RCLY
Coordinates: 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E