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How far is Kwajalein from Auckland?

The distance between Auckland (Auckland Airport) and Kwajalein (Bucholz Army Airfield) is 3178 miles / 5115 kilometers / 2762 nautical miles.

Auckland Airport – Bucholz Army Airfield

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Distance from Auckland to Kwajalein

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3178.396 miles
  • 5115.132 kilometers
  • 2761.950 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
  • 3192.473 miles
  • 5137.787 kilometers
  • 2774.183 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 Auckland to Kwajalein?

The estimated flight time from Auckland Airport to Bucholz Army Airfield is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA)

On average, flying from Auckland to Kwajalein generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 784 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Auckland to Kwajalein

See the map of the shortest flight path between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA).

Airport information

Origin Auckland Airport
City: Auckland
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: AKL
ICAO Code: NZAA
Coordinates: 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″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