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How far is Kirkwall from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 3621 miles / 5827 kilometers / 3147 nautical miles.

Dubai International Airport – Kirkwall Airport

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Distance from Dubai to Kirkwall

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3621.023 miles
  • 5827.471 kilometers
  • 3146.583 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
  • 3617.208 miles
  • 5821.332 kilometers
  • 3143.268 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 Dubai to Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 7 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Dubai to Kirkwall generates about 409 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 409 kilograms equals 903 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dubai to Kirkwall

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

Airport information

Origin Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E
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