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How far is Christmas Island from Timika?

The distance between Timika (Timika Airport) and Christmas Island (Christmas Island Airport) is 2177 miles / 3503 kilometers / 1891 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Timika (TIM) to Christmas Island (XCH) is 3944 miles / 6348 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 429 hours 2 minutes.

Timika Airport – Christmas Island Airport

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2177
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3503
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1891
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Distance from Timika to Christmas Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2176.554 miles
  • 3502.824 kilometers
  • 1891.374 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
  • 2174.497 miles
  • 3499.513 kilometers
  • 1889.586 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 Timika to Christmas Island?

The estimated flight time from Timika Airport to Christmas Island Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Timika Airport (TIM) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH)

On average, flying from Timika to Christmas Island generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Timika to Christmas Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Timika Airport (TIM) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH).

Airport information

Origin Timika Airport
City: Timika
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: TIM
ICAO Code: WABP
Coordinates: 4°31′41″S, 136°53′13″E
Destination Christmas Island Airport
City: Christmas Island
Country: Christmas Island Flag of Christmas Island
IATA Code: XCH
ICAO Code: YPXM
Coordinates: 10°27′2″S, 105°41′24″E