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How far is North Ronaldsay from Luqa?

The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and North Ronaldsay (North Ronaldsay Airport) is 1794 miles / 2887 kilometers / 1559 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luqa (MLA) to North Ronaldsay (NRL) is 2498 miles / 4020 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 39 minutes.

Malta International Airport – North Ronaldsay Airport

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Distance from Luqa to North Ronaldsay

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Luqa to North Ronaldsay. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1794.137 miles
  • 2887.383 kilometers
  • 1559.062 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
  • 1793.383 miles
  • 2886.170 kilometers
  • 1558.407 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 Luqa to North Ronaldsay?

The estimated flight time from Malta International Airport to North Ronaldsay Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Malta International Airport (MLA) and North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL)

On average, flying from Luqa to North Ronaldsay generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Luqa to North Ronaldsay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Malta International Airport (MLA) and North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL).

Airport information

Origin Malta International Airport
City: Luqa
Country: Malta Flag of Malta
IATA Code: MLA
ICAO Code: LMML
Coordinates: 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E
Destination North Ronaldsay Airport
City: North Ronaldsay
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: NRL
ICAO Code: EGEN
Coordinates: 59°22′3″N, 2°26′3″W