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How far is Tarakan from Merauke?

The distance between Merauke (Mopah International Airport) and Tarakan (Juwata International Airport) is 1774 miles / 2855 kilometers / 1542 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Merauke (MKQ) to Tarakan (TRK) is 3667 miles / 5901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 539 hours 52 minutes.

Mopah International Airport – Juwata International Airport

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1774
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2855
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Distance from Merauke to Tarakan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1774.018 miles
  • 2855.005 kilometers
  • 1541.579 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
  • 1774.509 miles
  • 2855.796 kilometers
  • 1542.006 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 Tarakan?

The estimated flight time from Mopah International Airport to Juwata International Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Juwata International Airport (TRK)

On average, flying from Merauke to Tarakan generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 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 Tarakan

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

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 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