How far is Orchid Island from Saipan?
The distance between Saipan (Saipan International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 1654 miles / 2662 kilometers / 1437 nautical miles.
Saipan International Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Saipan to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Saipan to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1654.096 miles
- 2662.010 kilometers
- 1437.370 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- 1652.509 miles
- 2659.456 kilometers
- 1435.991 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 Saipan to Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Saipan International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Saipan and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Saipan International Airport (SPN) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Saipan to Orchid Island generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Saipan to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Saipan International Airport (SPN) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Saipan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saipan |
| Country: | Northern Mariana Islands  |
| IATA Code: | SPN |
| ICAO Code: | PGSN |
| Coordinates: | 15°7′8″N, 145°43′44″E |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |