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How far is Westray from North Ronaldsay?

The distance between North Ronaldsay (North Ronaldsay Airport) and Westray (Westray Airport) is 18 miles / 29 kilometers / 16 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Ronaldsay (NRL) to Westray (WRY) is 65 miles / 105 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 39 minutes.

North Ronaldsay Airport – Westray Airport

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Distance from North Ronaldsay to Westray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 18.259 miles
  • 29.385 kilometers
  • 15.867 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
  • 18.194 miles
  • 29.280 kilometers
  • 15.810 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 Westray?

The estimated flight time from North Ronaldsay Airport to Westray Airport is 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between North Ronaldsay and Westray?

There is no time difference between North Ronaldsay and Westray.

Flight carbon footprint between North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL) and Westray Airport (WRY)

On average, flying from North Ronaldsay to Westray generates about 28 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 28 kilograms equals 61 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 Westray

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL) and Westray Airport (WRY).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Westray Airport
City: Westray
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: WRY
ICAO Code: EGEW
Coordinates: 59°21′1″N, 2°57′0″W