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How far is Orchid Island from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 689 miles / 1109 kilometers / 599 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Orchid Island (KYD) is 875 miles / 1408 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 33 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Lanyu Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 688.849 miles
  • 1108.595 kilometers
  • 598.594 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
  • 691.075 miles
  • 1112.178 kilometers
  • 600.528 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 Nanjing to Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanjing and Orchid Island?

There is no time difference between Nanjing and Orchid Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Orchid Island generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Orchid Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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