As the crow flies west - via the USA - Kiritimati, also known as Christmas Island, is 13,280 kilometres away from Limerick.

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So who are the lucky people who live where Christmas arrives ... place in the world to see the sun rise on Christmas Day is Kiritimati, also known as Christmas Island. It's not to be confused ...