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How far is Orchid Island from San Antonio, TX?

The distance between San Antonio (San Antonio International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 8003 miles / 12879 kilometers / 6954 nautical miles.

San Antonio International Airport – Lanyu Airport

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Distance from San Antonio to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8002.765 miles
  • 12879.202 kilometers
  • 6954.213 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
  • 7990.964 miles
  • 12860.209 kilometers
  • 6943.957 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 San Antonio to Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from San Antonio International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 15 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from San Antonio to Orchid Island generates about 999 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 999 kilograms equals 2 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Antonio to Orchid Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

Origin San Antonio International Airport
City: San Antonio, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAT
ICAO Code: KSAT
Coordinates: 29°32′1″N, 98°28′11″W
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