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How far is Orchid Island from Gold Coast?

The distance between Gold Coast (Gold Coast Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 4058 miles / 6530 kilometers / 3526 nautical miles.

Gold Coast Airport – Lanyu Airport

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Distance from Gold Coast to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4057.717 miles
  • 6530.263 kilometers
  • 3526.060 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
  • 4070.822 miles
  • 6551.353 kilometers
  • 3537.448 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 Gold Coast to Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Gold Coast Airport to Lanyu Airport is 8 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Gold Coast to Orchid Island generates about 464 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 464 kilograms equals 1 022 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gold Coast to Orchid Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

Origin Gold Coast Airport
City: Gold Coast
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: OOL
ICAO Code: YBCG
Coordinates: 28°9′51″S, 153°30′18″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