How far is Sanday from Kirkwall?
The distance between Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) and Sanday (Sanday Airport) is 23 miles / 38 kilometers / 20 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kirkwall (KOI) to Sanday (NDY) is 27 miles / 43 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 33 minutes.
Kirkwall Airport – Sanday Airport
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Distance from Kirkwall to Sanday
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kirkwall to Sanday. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 23.379 miles
- 37.625 kilometers
- 20.316 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- 23.326 miles
- 37.540 kilometers
- 20.270 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 Kirkwall to Sanday?
The estimated flight time from Kirkwall Airport to Sanday Airport is 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kirkwall and Sanday?
Flight carbon footprint between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Sanday Airport (NDY)
On average, flying from Kirkwall to Sanday generates about 28 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 28 kilograms equals 63 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kirkwall to Sanday
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Sanday Airport (NDY).
Airport information
| Origin | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |
| Destination | Sanday Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sanday |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | NDY |
| ICAO Code: | EGES |
| Coordinates: | 59°15′1″N, 2°34′36″W |