How far is Kirkwall from North Ronaldsay?
The distance between North Ronaldsay (North Ronaldsay Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 33 miles / 53 kilometers / 29 nautical miles.
The driving distance from North Ronaldsay (NRL) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 39 miles / 63 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 15 minutes.
North Ronaldsay Airport – Kirkwall Airport
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Distance from North Ronaldsay to Kirkwall
There are several ways to calculate the distance from North Ronaldsay to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 32.924 miles
- 52.986 kilometers
- 28.610 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- 32.849 miles
- 52.865 kilometers
- 28.545 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 North Ronaldsay to Kirkwall?
The estimated flight time from North Ronaldsay Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between North Ronaldsay and Kirkwall?
There is no time difference between North Ronaldsay and Kirkwall.
Flight carbon footprint between North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
On average, flying from North Ronaldsay to Kirkwall generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 66 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from North Ronaldsay to Kirkwall
See the map of the shortest flight path between North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
Airport information
| Origin | North Ronaldsay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | North Ronaldsay |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | NRL |
| ICAO Code: | EGEN |
| Coordinates: | 59°22′3″N, 2°26′3″W |
| Destination | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |