How far is Kirkwall from Lydd?
The distance between Lydd (Lydd Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 574 miles / 924 kilometers / 499 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lydd (LYX) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 784 miles / 1262 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 50 minutes.
Lydd Airport – Kirkwall Airport
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Distance from Lydd to Kirkwall
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lydd to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 574.019 miles
- 923.794 kilometers
- 498.809 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- 573.275 miles
- 922.596 kilometers
- 498.162 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 Lydd to Kirkwall?
The estimated flight time from Lydd Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lydd and Kirkwall?
Flight carbon footprint between Lydd Airport (LYX) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
On average, flying from Lydd to Kirkwall generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 241 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lydd to Kirkwall
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lydd Airport (LYX) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
Airport information
| Origin | Lydd Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lydd |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LYX |
| ICAO Code: | EGMD |
| Coordinates: | 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E |
| Destination | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |