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How far is Orchid Island from Muscat?

The distance between Muscat (Muscat International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 4002 miles / 6441 kilometers / 3478 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Muscat (MCT) to Orchid Island (KYD) is 7169 miles / 11538 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 200 hours 4 minutes.

Muscat International Airport – Lanyu Airport

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Distance from Muscat to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4001.960 miles
  • 6440.531 kilometers
  • 3477.608 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
  • 3995.514 miles
  • 6430.157 kilometers
  • 3472.007 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 Muscat to Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Muscat International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Muscat to Orchid Island generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 007 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

Origin Muscat International Airport
City: Muscat
Country: Oman Flag of Oman
IATA Code: MCT
ICAO Code: OOMS
Coordinates: 23°35′35″N, 58°17′3″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