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How far is Kirkwall from Madrid?

The distance between Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 1276 miles / 2054 kilometers / 1109 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Madrid (MAD) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 1770 miles / 2849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 14 minutes.

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport – Kirkwall Airport

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Distance from Madrid to Kirkwall

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Madrid to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1276.396 miles
  • 2054.160 kilometers
  • 1109.157 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
  • 1276.082 miles
  • 2053.654 kilometers
  • 1108.885 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 Madrid to Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Madrid to Kirkwall generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Madrid to Kirkwall

See the map of the shortest flight path between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

Airport information

Origin Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
City: Madrid
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: MAD
ICAO Code: LEMD
Coordinates: 40°29′36″N, 3°34′0″W
Destination Kirkwall Airport
City: Kirkwall
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: KOI
ICAO Code: EGPA
Coordinates: 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W