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How far is Penang from Merauke?

The distance between Merauke (Mopah International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 2927 miles / 4710 kilometers / 2543 nautical miles.

Mopah International Airport – Penang International Airport

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Distance from Merauke to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2926.937 miles
  • 4710.448 kilometers
  • 2543.438 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
  • 2925.678 miles
  • 4708.423 kilometers
  • 2542.345 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 Penang?

The estimated flight time from Mopah International Airport to Penang International Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Merauke to Penang generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 718 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Merauke to Penang

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

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 Penang International Airport
City: Penang
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: PEN
ICAO Code: WMKP
Coordinates: 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E