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How far is Kirkwall from Bordeaux?

The distance between Bordeaux (Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 981 miles / 1579 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bordeaux (BOD) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 1356 miles / 2182 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 9 minutes.

Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport – Kirkwall Airport

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981
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1579
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853
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Distance from Bordeaux to Kirkwall

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 981.206 miles
  • 1579.098 kilometers
  • 852.645 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
  • 980.576 miles
  • 1578.084 kilometers
  • 852.097 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 Bordeaux to Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Bordeaux to Kirkwall generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bordeaux to Kirkwall

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

Airport information

Origin Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
City: Bordeaux
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: BOD
ICAO Code: LFBD
Coordinates: 44°49′41″N, 0°42′56″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