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How far is Nuku from Tarakan?

The distance between Tarakan (Juwata International Airport) and Nuku (Nuku Airport) is 1788 miles / 2878 kilometers / 1554 nautical miles.

Juwata International Airport – Nuku Airport

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Distance from Tarakan to Nuku

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1788.488 miles
  • 2878.293 kilometers
  • 1554.154 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
  • 1787.355 miles
  • 2876.470 kilometers
  • 1553.169 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 Nuku?

The estimated flight time from Juwata International Airport to Nuku Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juwata International Airport (TRK) and Nuku Airport (UKU)

On average, flying from Tarakan to Nuku generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tarakan to Nuku

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

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 Nuku Airport
City: Nuku
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: UKU
ICAO Code: AYNU
Coordinates: 3°40′35″S, 142°29′3″E