How far is Kirkwall from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 923 miles / 1486 kilometers / 802 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 1335 miles / 2149 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 45 minutes.

Distance from Zurich to Kirkwall

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 923.274 miles
• 1485.865 kilometers
• 802.303 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

• 921.919 miles
• 1483.685 kilometers
• 801.126 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 Zurich to Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Kirkwall?

The time difference between Zurich and Kirkwall is 1 hour. Kirkwall is 1 hour behind Zurich.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Zurich to Kirkwall generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Zurich to Kirkwall

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

Airport information

Origin	Zurich Airport
City:	Zurich
Country:	Switzerland
IATA Code:	ZRH
ICAO Code:	LSZH
Coordinates:	47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E

Destination	Kirkwall Airport
City:	Kirkwall
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	KOI
ICAO Code:	EGPA
Coordinates:	58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W