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How far is Orchid Island from Tashigang?

The distance between Tashigang (Yongphulla Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 1918 miles / 3086 kilometers / 1666 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tashigang (YON) to Orchid Island (KYD) is 3168 miles / 5099 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 126 hours 30 minutes.

Yongphulla Airport – Lanyu Airport

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Distance from Tashigang to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1917.697 miles
  • 3086.234 kilometers
  • 1666.433 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
  • 1914.814 miles
  • 3081.595 kilometers
  • 1663.928 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 Tashigang to Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Yongphulla Airport to Lanyu Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yongphulla Airport (YON) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Tashigang to Orchid Island generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tashigang to Orchid Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yongphulla Airport (YON) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

Origin Yongphulla Airport
City: Tashigang
Country: Bhutan Flag of Bhutan
IATA Code: YON
ICAO Code: VQTY
Coordinates: 27°15′23″N, 91°30′52″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