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How far is Orchid Island from Rach Gia?

The distance between Rach Gia (Rach Gia Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 1368 miles / 2202 kilometers / 1189 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rach Gia (VKG) to Orchid Island (KYD) is 2942 miles / 4735 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 13 minutes.

Rach Gia Airport – Lanyu Airport

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1368
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2202
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1189
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Distance from Rach Gia to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1368.496 miles
  • 2202.380 kilometers
  • 1189.190 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
  • 1369.732 miles
  • 2204.369 kilometers
  • 1190.264 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 Rach Gia to Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Rach Gia Airport to Lanyu Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rach Gia Airport (VKG) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Rach Gia to Orchid Island generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rach Gia to Orchid Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rach Gia Airport (VKG) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

Origin Rach Gia Airport
City: Rach Gia
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: VKG
ICAO Code: VVRG
Coordinates: 9°57′28″N, 105°7′56″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