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How far is Orchid Island from Magong?

The distance between Magong (Penghu Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 161 miles / 260 kilometers / 140 nautical miles.

Penghu Airport – Lanyu Airport

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Distance from Magong to Orchid Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Magong to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 161.416 miles
  • 259.774 kilometers
  • 140.267 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
  • 161.554 miles
  • 259.996 kilometers
  • 140.387 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 Magong to Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Penghu Airport to Lanyu Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Magong and Orchid Island?

There is no time difference between Magong and Orchid Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Penghu Airport (MZG) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Magong to Orchid Island generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Magong to Orchid Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Penghu Airport (MZG) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

Origin Penghu Airport
City: Magong
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: MZG
ICAO Code: RCQC
Coordinates: 23°34′7″N, 119°37′40″E
Destination Lanyu Airport
City: Orchid Island
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KYD
ICAO Code: RCLY
Coordinates: 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E