How far is Orchid Island from Kinmen?
The distance between Kinmen (Kinmen Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 261 miles / 420 kilometers / 227 nautical miles.
Kinmen Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Kinmen to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kinmen to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 260.930 miles
- 419.926 kilometers
- 226.742 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- 261.098 miles
- 420.196 kilometers
- 226.888 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 Kinmen to Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Kinmen Airport to Lanyu Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kinmen and Orchid Island?
There is no time difference between Kinmen and Orchid Island.
Flight carbon footprint between Kinmen Airport (KNH) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Kinmen to Orchid Island generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kinmen to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kinmen Airport (KNH) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Kinmen Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kinmen |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KNH |
| ICAO Code: | RCBS |
| Coordinates: | 24°25′40″N, 118°21′32″E |
| Destination | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |