How far is Orchid Island from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 4377 miles / 7045 kilometers / 3804 nautical miles.
Melbourne Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4377.357 miles
- 7044.673 kilometers
- 3803.819 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- 4394.303 miles
- 7071.945 kilometers
- 3818.545 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 Melbourne to Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Lanyu Airport is 8 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Orchid Island generates about 504 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 504 kilograms equals 1 111 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |