How far is it from Castletown, Highland to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)?

The distance between Castletown, Highland and Kirkwall Airport (KOI) is 44 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Castletown, Highland to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)?

The drive from Castletown, Highland to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Castletown, Highland to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)?

The fastest route from Castletown, Highland to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.

Which direction is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) from Castletown, Highland?

Kirkwall Airport (KOI) lies roughly to the north-east of Castletown, Highland.

Are there charging stations between Castletown, Highland and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Castletown, Highland to Kirkwall Airport (KOI), including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

Castletown, Highland Kirkwall Airport (KOI)

Distance: 44 miDuration: 1 h 45 min

Driving from Castletown, Highland to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) takes about 1 h 45 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 44 mi. The straight-line distance is 31 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rackwick, Orkney Islands, Petertown, Burwick, Nether Button, Greenigoe. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 44 mi

1 Depart left onto Mackay Street 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Churchill Road 125 yd
3 At end of road, turn left 11 mi
4 Turn left onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
5 Turn right 152 yd
6 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
7 Continue straight 43 yd
8 Turn left onto Pier Road 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
10 Turn right onto Cromarty Square 68 yd
11 Continue straight onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
12 Turn left 8 mi
13 Turn right 4 mi
14 Turn left 4 mi
15 Turn right onto Kirkwall Airport Terminal 137 yd
16 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
17 Arrive

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The return trip from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Castletown, Highland covers roughly the same distance, 44 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

32 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 kW
Gill's Pier Road, Gill's BayGill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay, Highland, KW1 4YB50 kW
Great Western Road Car Park, KirkwallGreat Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BX50 kW
Great Western Road South, KirkwallGreat Western Road South, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1AN50 kW

EV Charging Points

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals
Houton Ferry Terminal
Ferry Terminals

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Popular destinations close by

Kirkwall Airport (KOI) → West Side, Orkney Islands26 mi · 5 h 35 min Kirkwall Airport (KOI) → St Mary's, Orkney Islands8 mi · 15 min Kirkwall Airport (KOI) → Georth19 mi · 30 min Kirkwall Airport (KOI) → Yesnaby22 mi · 40 min Kirkwall Airport (KOI) → Northdyke22 mi · 40 min Kirkwall Airport (KOI) → Stove, Orkney Islands26 mi · 6 h 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Castletown, Highland to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)?: The distance between Castletown, Highland and Kirkwall Airport (KOI) is 44 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Castletown, Highland to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)?: The drive from Castletown, Highland to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Castletown, Highland to Kirkwall Airport (KOI)?: The fastest route from Castletown, Highland to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.
Which direction is Kirkwall Airport (KOI) from Castletown, Highland?: Kirkwall Airport (KOI) lies roughly to the north-east of Castletown, Highland.
Are there charging stations between Castletown, Highland and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Castletown, Highland to Kirkwall Airport (KOI), including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

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