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How far is Orchid Island from Shirahama?

The distance between Shirahama (Nanki–Shirahama Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 1163 miles / 1872 kilometers / 1011 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shirahama (SHM) to Orchid Island (KYD) is 3030 miles / 4877 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 124 hours 37 minutes.

Nanki–Shirahama Airport – Lanyu Airport

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Distance from Shirahama to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1163.211 miles
  • 1872.007 kilometers
  • 1010.803 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
  • 1163.957 miles
  • 1873.207 kilometers
  • 1011.451 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 Shirahama to Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Nanki–Shirahama Airport to Lanyu Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanki–Shirahama Airport (SHM) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Shirahama to Orchid Island generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanki–Shirahama Airport (SHM) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

Origin Nanki–Shirahama Airport
City: Shirahama
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SHM
ICAO Code: RJBD
Coordinates: 33°39′43″N, 135°21′50″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