How far is Kirkwall from London?
The distance between London (London City Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 529 miles / 851 kilometers / 459 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LCY) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 720 miles / 1158 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 33 minutes.
London City Airport – Kirkwall Airport
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Distance from London to Kirkwall
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 528.514 miles
- 850.561 kilometers
- 459.266 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- 527.831 miles
- 849.461 kilometers
- 458.672 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 London to Kirkwall?
The estimated flight time from London City Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Kirkwall?
Flight carbon footprint between London City Airport (LCY) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
On average, flying from London to Kirkwall generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Kirkwall
See the map of the shortest flight path between London City Airport (LCY) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
Airport information
| Origin | London City Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LCY |
| ICAO Code: | EGLC |
| Coordinates: | 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E |
| Destination | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |