How far is Orchid Island from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 5912 miles / 9515 kilometers / 5137 nautical miles.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5912.094 miles
- 9514.593 kilometers
- 5137.469 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- 5907.463 miles
- 9507.140 kilometers
- 5133.445 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 Nairobi to Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 11 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Orchid Island generates about 705 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 705 kilograms equals 1 554 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |