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How far is Kirkwall from Rygge?

The distance between Rygge (Moss Airport, Rygge) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 487 miles / 783 kilometers / 423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rygge (RYG) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 1791 miles / 2883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 6 minutes.

Moss Airport, Rygge – Kirkwall Airport

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487
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Distance from Rygge to Kirkwall

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 486.560 miles
  • 783.042 kilometers
  • 422.809 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
  • 484.818 miles
  • 780.239 kilometers
  • 421.295 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 Rygge to Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Moss Airport, Rygge to Kirkwall Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Moss Airport, Rygge (RYG) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Rygge to Kirkwall generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rygge to Kirkwall

See the map of the shortest flight path between Moss Airport, Rygge (RYG) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

Airport information

Origin Moss Airport, Rygge
City: Rygge
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: RYG
ICAO Code: ENRY
Coordinates: 59°22′44″N, 10°47′8″E
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