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How far is Orchid Island from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 632 miles / 1016 kilometers / 549 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Orchid Island (KYD) is 785 miles / 1264 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 0 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Lanyu Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 631.511 miles
  • 1016.318 kilometers
  • 548.768 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
  • 633.768 miles
  • 1019.950 kilometers
  • 550.729 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 Shanghai to Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Orchid Island?

There is no time difference between Shanghai and Orchid Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Orchid Island generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″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