How far is Orchid Island from Luqa?
The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 6232 miles / 10029 kilometers / 5415 nautical miles.
Malta International Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Luqa to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Luqa to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6231.828 miles
- 10029.154 kilometers
- 5415.310 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- 6221.160 miles
- 10011.987 kilometers
- 5406.040 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 Luqa to Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Malta International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 12 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Luqa and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Luqa to Orchid Island generates about 748 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 748 kilograms equals 1 650 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Luqa to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Malta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luqa |
| Country: | Malta  |
| IATA Code: | MLA |
| ICAO Code: | LMML |
| Coordinates: | 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |