How far is Kirkwall from Tokyo?
The distance between Tokyo (Narita International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 5575 miles / 8972 kilometers / 4845 nautical miles.
Narita International Airport – Kirkwall Airport
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Distance from Tokyo to Kirkwall
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tokyo to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5575.103 miles
- 8972.259 kilometers
- 4844.632 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- 5560.961 miles
- 8949.499 kilometers
- 4832.343 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 Tokyo to Kirkwall?
The estimated flight time from Narita International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 11 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Kirkwall?
The time difference between Tokyo and Kirkwall is 9 hours. Kirkwall is 9 hours behind Tokyo.
Flight carbon footprint between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
On average, flying from Tokyo to Kirkwall generates about 660 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 660 kilograms equals 1 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Tokyo to Kirkwall
See the map of the shortest flight path between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
Airport information
| Origin | Narita International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tokyo |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | NRT |
| ICAO Code: | RJAA |
| Coordinates: | 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E |
| Destination | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |