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How far is Kubin Island from Merauke?

The distance between Merauke (Mopah International Airport) and Kubin Island (Kubin Airport) is 170 miles / 273 kilometers / 148 nautical miles.

Mopah International Airport – Kubin Airport

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Distance from Merauke to Kubin Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 169.760 miles
  • 273.202 kilometers
  • 147.517 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
  • 170.086 miles
  • 273.726 kilometers
  • 147.800 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 Kubin Island?

The estimated flight time from Mopah International Airport to Kubin Airport is 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Kubin Airport (KUG)

On average, flying from Merauke to Kubin Island generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Merauke to Kubin Island

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

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 Kubin Airport
City: Kubin Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KUG
ICAO Code: YKUB
Coordinates: 10°13′30″S, 142°13′4″E