How far is Orchid Island from Wellington?
The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 5535 miles / 8908 kilometers / 4810 nautical miles.
Wellington International Airport – Lanyu Airport
Search flights
Distance from Wellington to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5535.456 miles
- 8908.453 kilometers
- 4810.180 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- 5547.524 miles
- 8927.875 kilometers
- 4820.667 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 Wellington to Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 10 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Wellington to Orchid Island generates about 654 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 654 kilograms equals 1 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Wellington to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |