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How far is Orchid Island from Putao?

The distance between Putao (Putao Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 1557 miles / 2505 kilometers / 1353 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Putao (PBU) to Orchid Island (KYD) is 2652 miles / 4268 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 117 hours 23 minutes.

Putao Airport – Lanyu Airport

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1557
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2505
Kilometers
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1353
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 26 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
183 kg

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Distance from Putao to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1556.717 miles
  • 2505.293 kilometers
  • 1352.750 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
  • 1554.545 miles
  • 2501.798 kilometers
  • 1350.863 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 Putao to Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Putao Airport to Lanyu Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Putao Airport (PBU) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Putao to Orchid Island generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Putao to Orchid Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Putao Airport (PBU) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

Origin Putao Airport
City: Putao
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PBU
ICAO Code: VYPT
Coordinates: 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″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