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How far is Tarakan from Kuching?

The distance between Kuching (Kuching International Airport) and Tarakan (Juwata International Airport) is 515 miles / 828 kilometers / 447 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuching (KCH) to Tarakan (TRK) is 1190 miles / 1915 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 54 minutes.

Kuching International Airport – Juwata International Airport

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Distance from Kuching to Tarakan

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuching to Tarakan. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 514.688 miles
  • 828.309 kilometers
  • 447.251 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
  • 514.319 miles
  • 827.716 kilometers
  • 446.931 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 Kuching to Tarakan?

The estimated flight time from Kuching International Airport to Juwata International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kuching and Tarakan?

There is no time difference between Kuching and Tarakan.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuching International Airport (KCH) and Juwata International Airport (TRK)

On average, flying from Kuching to Tarakan generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 222 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuching to Tarakan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuching International Airport (KCH) and Juwata International Airport (TRK).

Airport information

Origin Kuching International Airport
City: Kuching
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KCH
ICAO Code: WBGG
Coordinates: 1°29′4″N, 110°20′49″E
Destination Juwata International Airport
City: Tarakan
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: TRK
ICAO Code: WALR
Coordinates: 3°19′36″N, 117°33′57″E