How far is it from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Outertown?

The distance between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Outertown is 22 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Outertown?

The drive from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Outertown takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Outertown?

The fastest route from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Outertown covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Outertown from Kirkwall Airport (KOI)?

Outertown lies roughly to the west of Kirkwall Airport (KOI).

Are there charging stations between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Outertown?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Outertown, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 34.

Kirkwall Airport (KOI) Outertown

Distance: 22 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Outertown takes about 40 min via A965. The distance is 22 mi. The straight-line distance is 16 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 22 mi

1 Depart 1 mi
2 Continue straight onto Kirkwall Airport Terminal 134 yd
3 Turn sharp right onto Deerness Road 3 mi
4 Continue straight onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
6 Turn slightly left onto Palace Road 1 mi
7 Continue left onto Castle Street 130 yd
8 Turn right onto Junction Road 1 mi

9 At roundabout, take exit left onto Ayre Road 1 mi
10 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 15 mi
11 At roundabout, take exit right onto North End Road 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Back Road 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Outertown Road 2 mi
14 Arrive onto Outertown Road

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The return trip from Outertown to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) covers roughly the same distance, 22 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

34 chargers

Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 kW
Dounby Primary School, DounbyDounby Primary School, Dounby, Orkney Islands, KW17 2JA50 kW
Ferry Road, StromnessFerry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD50 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

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Top attractions along the route

Stromness Port
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Outertown → Grimbister12 mi · 25 min Outertown → Tenston9 mi · 25 min Outertown → Bimbister11 mi · 25 min Outertown → Navershaw4 mi · 15 min Outertown → Ireland, Orkney Islands8 mi · 20 min Outertown → Clestrain9 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Outertown?: The distance between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Outertown is 22 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Outertown?: The drive from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Outertown takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Outertown?: The fastest route from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Outertown covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Outertown from Kirkwall Airport (KOI)?: Outertown lies roughly to the west of Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
Are there charging stations between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Outertown?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Outertown, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 34.

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