How far is Orchid Island from Ko Samui?
The distance between Ko Samui (Samui Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 1664 miles / 2678 kilometers / 1446 nautical miles.
Samui Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Ko Samui to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ko Samui to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1663.830 miles
- 2677.675 kilometers
- 1445.829 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- 1664.297 miles
- 2678.426 kilometers
- 1446.234 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 Ko Samui to Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Samui Airport to Lanyu Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ko Samui and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Samui Airport (USM) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Ko Samui to Orchid Island generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Ko Samui to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Samui Airport (USM) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Samui Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ko Samui |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | USM |
| ICAO Code: | VTSM |
| Coordinates: | 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |