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How far is Kirkwall from Iqaluit?

The distance between Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 2108 miles / 3393 kilometers / 1832 nautical miles.

Iqaluit Airport – Kirkwall Airport

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2108
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3393
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1832
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Distance from Iqaluit to Kirkwall

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Iqaluit to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2108.363 miles
  • 3393.082 kilometers
  • 1832.118 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
  • 2100.664 miles
  • 3380.691 kilometers
  • 1825.427 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 Iqaluit to Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 4 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Iqaluit to Kirkwall generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 507 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Iqaluit to Kirkwall

See the map of the shortest flight path between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

Airport information

Origin Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′20″W
Destination Kirkwall Airport
City: Kirkwall
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: KOI
ICAO Code: EGPA
Coordinates: 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W