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How far is Kirkwall from Stronsay?

The distance between Stronsay (Stronsay Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 17 miles / 27 kilometers / 14 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Stronsay (SOY) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 30 miles / 49 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 44 minutes.

Stronsay Airport – Kirkwall Airport

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Distance from Stronsay to Kirkwall

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Stronsay to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 16.590 miles
  • 26.699 kilometers
  • 14.416 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
  • 16.550 miles
  • 26.635 kilometers
  • 14.382 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 Stronsay to Kirkwall?

The estimated flight time from Stronsay Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Stronsay and Kirkwall?

There is no time difference between Stronsay and Kirkwall.

Flight carbon footprint between Stronsay Airport (SOY) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

On average, flying from Stronsay to Kirkwall generates about 27 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 27 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 Stronsay to Kirkwall

See the map of the shortest flight path between Stronsay Airport (SOY) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

Airport information

Origin Stronsay Airport
City: Stronsay
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: SOY
ICAO Code: EGER
Coordinates: 59°9′19″N, 2°38′29″W
Destination Kirkwall Airport
City: Kirkwall
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: KOI
ICAO Code: EGPA
Coordinates: 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W