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How far is Orchid Island from Miyakojima?

The distance between Miyakojima (Miyako Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 305 miles / 491 kilometers / 265 nautical miles.

Miyako Airport – Lanyu Airport

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Distance from Miyakojima to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 304.917 miles
  • 490.716 kilometers
  • 264.966 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
  • 305.085 miles
  • 490.986 kilometers
  • 265.111 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 Miyakojima to Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Miyako Airport to Lanyu Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Miyako Airport (MMY) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Miyakojima to Orchid Island generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Miyakojima to Orchid Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Miyako Airport (MMY) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

Origin Miyako Airport
City: Miyakojima
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: MMY
ICAO Code: ROMY
Coordinates: 24°46′58″N, 125°17′41″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