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How far is Orchid Island from Monbetsu?

The distance between Monbetsu (Monbetsu Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 1978 miles / 3183 kilometers / 1719 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Monbetsu (MBE) to Orchid Island (KYD) is 3984 miles / 6412 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 144 hours 21 minutes.

Monbetsu Airport – Lanyu Airport

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Distance from Monbetsu to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1977.675 miles
  • 3182.759 kilometers
  • 1718.552 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
  • 1979.052 miles
  • 3184.975 kilometers
  • 1719.749 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 Monbetsu to Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Monbetsu Airport to Lanyu Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Monbetsu Airport (MBE) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Monbetsu to Orchid Island generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Monbetsu to Orchid Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Monbetsu Airport (MBE) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

Origin Monbetsu Airport
City: Monbetsu
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: MBE
ICAO Code: RJEB
Coordinates: 44°18′14″N, 143°24′14″E
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