How far is Kirkwall from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 4256 miles / 6850 kilometers / 3699 nautical miles.
Vancouver International Airport – Kirkwall Airport
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Distance from Vancouver to Kirkwall
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4256.370 miles
- 6849.963 kilometers
- 3698.684 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- 4242.704 miles
- 6827.971 kilometers
- 3686.809 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 Vancouver to Kirkwall?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 8 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Kirkwall?
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Kirkwall generates about 489 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 489 kilograms equals 1 077 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Vancouver to Kirkwall
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |
| Destination | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |