How far is Kirkwall from Westray?
The distance between Westray (Westray Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 27 miles / 44 kilometers / 24 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Westray (WRY) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 34 miles / 54 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 39 minutes.
Westray Airport – Kirkwall Airport
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Distance from Westray to Kirkwall
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Westray to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 27.216 miles
- 43.799 kilometers
- 23.650 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- 27.166 miles
- 43.719 kilometers
- 23.606 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 Westray to Kirkwall?
The estimated flight time from Westray Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Westray and Kirkwall?
Flight carbon footprint between Westray Airport (WRY) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
On average, flying from Westray to Kirkwall generates about 29 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 29 kilograms equals 64 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Westray to Kirkwall
See the map of the shortest flight path between Westray Airport (WRY) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
Airport information
| Origin | Westray Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Westray |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | WRY |
| ICAO Code: | EGEW |
| Coordinates: | 59°21′1″N, 2°57′0″W |
| Destination | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |