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How far is Merauke from Padang?

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

The driving distance from Padang (PDG) to Merauke (MKQ) is 5235 miles / 8425 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 632 hours 44 minutes.

Minangkabau International Airport – Mopah International Airport

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Distance from Padang to Merauke

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Padang to Merauke. 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 Padang to Merauke?

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

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

On average, flying from Padang to Merauke 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 Padang to Merauke

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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