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How far is Orchid Island from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 6104 miles / 9823 kilometers / 5304 nautical miles.

Zurich Airport – Lanyu Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6103.773 miles
  • 9823.070 kilometers
  • 5304.034 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
  • 6093.183 miles
  • 9806.027 kilometers
  • 5294.831 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 Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Lanyu Airport is 12 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Zurich to Orchid Island generates about 731 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 731 kilograms equals 1 611 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Zurich to Orchid Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

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