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How far is Padang from Merauke?

The distance between Merauke (Mopah International Airport) and Padang (Minangkabau International Airport) is 2815 miles / 4531 kilometers / 2446 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Merauke (MKQ) to Padang (PDG) is 5228 miles / 8414 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 632 hours 47 minutes.

Mopah International Airport – Minangkabau International Airport

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Distance from Merauke to Padang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2815.278 miles
  • 4530.751 kilometers
  • 2446.410 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
  • 2812.728 miles
  • 4526.647 kilometers
  • 2444.194 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 Padang?

The estimated flight time from Mopah International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport is 5 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)

On average, flying from Merauke to Padang generates about 312 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 312 kilograms equals 688 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 Padang

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

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 Minangkabau International Airport
City: Padang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PDG
ICAO Code: WIPT
Coordinates: 0°47′12″S, 100°16′51″E