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How far is Kuching from Biak?

The distance between Biak (Frans Kaisiepo International Airport) and Kuching (Kuching International Airport) is 1791 miles / 2883 kilometers / 1557 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Biak (BIK) to Kuching (KCH) is 3541 miles / 5698 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 220 hours 2 minutes.

Frans Kaisiepo International Airport – Kuching International Airport

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1791
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2883
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1557
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Distance from Biak to Kuching

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1791.192 miles
  • 2882.645 kilometers
  • 1556.504 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
  • 1789.317 miles
  • 2879.626 kilometers
  • 1554.874 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 Biak to Kuching?

The estimated flight time from Frans Kaisiepo International Airport to Kuching International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK) and Kuching International Airport (KCH)

On average, flying from Biak to Kuching generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Biak to Kuching

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK) and Kuching International Airport (KCH).

Airport information

Origin Frans Kaisiepo International Airport
City: Biak
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: BIK
ICAO Code: WABB
Coordinates: 1°11′24″S, 136°6′28″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