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How far is Kirkwall from Nantes?

The distance between Nantes (Nantes Atlantique Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 818 miles / 1316 kilometers / 711 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nantes (NTE) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 1191 miles / 1916 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 41 minutes.

Nantes Atlantique Airport – Kirkwall Airport

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Distance from Nantes to Kirkwall

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nantes to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 818.028 miles
  • 1316.489 kilometers
  • 710.847 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
  • 817.350 miles
  • 1315.397 kilometers
  • 710.258 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 Nantes to Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Nantes to Kirkwall generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nantes to Kirkwall

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

Airport information

Origin Nantes Atlantique Airport
City: Nantes
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: NTE
ICAO Code: LFRS
Coordinates: 47°9′11″N, 1°36′38″W
Destination Kirkwall Airport
City: Kirkwall
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: KOI
ICAO Code: EGPA
Coordinates: 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W