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How far is Orchid Island from Sendai?

The distance between Sendai (Sendai Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 1600 miles / 2574 kilometers / 1390 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sendai (SDJ) to Orchid Island (KYD) is 3417 miles / 5499 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 131 hours 46 minutes.

Sendai Airport – Lanyu Airport

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1600
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2574
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1390
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Distance from Sendai to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1599.605 miles
  • 2574.315 kilometers
  • 1390.019 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
  • 1600.331 miles
  • 2575.484 kilometers
  • 1390.650 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 Sendai to Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Sendai Airport to Lanyu Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sendai Airport (SDJ) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Sendai to Orchid Island generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sendai Airport (SDJ) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).

Airport information

Origin Sendai Airport
City: Sendai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDJ
ICAO Code: RJSS
Coordinates: 38°8′22″N, 140°55′1″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