How far is Orchid Island from Pohnpei Island?
The distance between Pohnpei Island (Pohnpei International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 2655 miles / 4273 kilometers / 2307 nautical miles.
Pohnpei International Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Pohnpei Island to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pohnpei Island to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2654.847 miles
- 4272.562 kilometers
- 2306.999 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- 2653.820 miles
- 4270.909 kilometers
- 2306.106 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 Pohnpei Island to Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Pohnpei International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 5 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pohnpei Island and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Pohnpei Island to Orchid Island generates about 293 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 293 kilograms equals 647 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Pohnpei Island to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Pohnpei International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pohnpei Island |
| Country: | Micronesia  |
| IATA Code: | PNI |
| ICAO Code: | PTPN |
| Coordinates: | 6°59′6″N, 158°12′32″E |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |