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How far is Kuching from Merauke?

The distance between Merauke (Mopah International Airport) and Kuching (Kuching International Airport) is 2184 miles / 3515 kilometers / 1898 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Merauke (MKQ) to Kuching (KCH) is 4365 miles / 7025 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 541 hours 51 minutes.

Mopah International Airport – Kuching International Airport

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2184
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3515
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1898
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Distance from Merauke to Kuching

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2184.380 miles
  • 3515.419 kilometers
  • 1898.174 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
  • 2183.345 miles
  • 3513.752 kilometers
  • 1897.275 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 Merauke to Kuching?

The estimated flight time from Mopah International Airport to Kuching International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Kuching International Airport (KCH)

On average, flying from Merauke to Kuching generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 526 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Merauke to Kuching

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

Airport information

Origin Mopah International Airport
City: Merauke
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: MKQ
ICAO Code: WAKK
Coordinates: 8°31′13″S, 140°25′4″E
Destination 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