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How far is Kwajalein from Babelthuap Island?

The distance between Babelthuap Island (Roman Tmetuchl International Airport) and Kwajalein (Bucholz Army Airfield) is 2274 miles / 3660 kilometers / 1976 nautical miles.

Roman Tmetuchl International Airport – Bucholz Army Airfield

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Distance from Babelthuap Island to Kwajalein

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2274.386 miles
  • 3660.270 kilometers
  • 1976.388 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
  • 2271.721 miles
  • 3655.980 kilometers
  • 1974.071 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 Babelthuap Island to Kwajalein?

The estimated flight time from Roman Tmetuchl International Airport to Bucholz Army Airfield is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (ROR) and Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA)

On average, flying from Babelthuap Island to Kwajalein generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Babelthuap Island to Kwajalein

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (ROR) and Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA).

Airport information

Origin Roman Tmetuchl International Airport
City: Babelthuap Island
Country: Palau Flag of Palau
IATA Code: ROR
ICAO Code: PTRO
Coordinates: 7°22′2″N, 134°32′39″E
Destination Bucholz Army Airfield
City: Kwajalein
Country: Marshall Islands Flag of Marshall Islands
IATA Code: KWA
ICAO Code: PKWA
Coordinates: 8°43′12″N, 167°43′55″E