How far is Kirkwall from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 3659 miles / 5889 kilometers / 3180 nautical miles.

Distance from Raleigh to Kirkwall

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3659.297 miles
• 5889.067 kilometers
• 3179.842 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

• 3650.915 miles
• 5875.578 kilometers
• 3172.558 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 Raleigh to Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 7 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Kirkwall?

The time difference between Raleigh and Kirkwall is 5 hours. Kirkwall is 5 hours ahead of Raleigh.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Kirkwall generates about 414 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 414 kilograms equals 913 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Kirkwall

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

Airport information

Origin	Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City:	Raleigh, NC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RDU
ICAO Code:	KRDU
Coordinates:	35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W

Destination	Kirkwall Airport
City:	Kirkwall
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	KOI
ICAO Code:	EGPA
Coordinates:	58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W