How far is Orchid Island from Wakkanai?
The distance between Wakkanai (Wakkanai Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 1977 miles / 3182 kilometers / 1718 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wakkanai (WKJ) to Orchid Island (KYD) is 4012 miles / 6457 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 144 hours 30 minutes.
Wakkanai Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Wakkanai to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wakkanai to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1977.257 miles
- 3182.087 kilometers
- 1718.190 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- 1979.060 miles
- 3184.989 kilometers
- 1719.756 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 Wakkanai to Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Wakkanai Airport to Lanyu Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wakkanai and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Wakkanai to Orchid Island generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wakkanai to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Wakkanai Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wakkanai |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | WKJ |
| ICAO Code: | RJCW |
| Coordinates: | 45°24′15″N, 141°48′3″E |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |