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How far is Kuching from Tarakan?

The distance between Tarakan (Juwata International Airport) and Kuching (Kuching International Airport) is 515 miles / 828 kilometers / 447 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tarakan (TRK) to Kuching (KCH) is 1189 miles / 1914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 45 minutes.

Juwata International Airport – Kuching International Airport

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Distance from Tarakan to Kuching

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 514.688 miles
  • 828.309 kilometers
  • 447.251 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
  • 514.319 miles
  • 827.716 kilometers
  • 446.931 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 Tarakan to Kuching?

The estimated flight time from Juwata International Airport to Kuching International Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Tarakan and Kuching?

There is no time difference between Tarakan and Kuching.

Flight carbon footprint between Juwata International Airport (TRK) and Kuching International Airport (KCH)

On average, flying from Tarakan to Kuching generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 222 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tarakan to Kuching

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Kuching International Airport
City: Kuching
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KCH
ICAO Code: WBGG
Coordinates: 1°29′4″N, 110°20′49″E