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How far is Wewak from Bontang?

The distance between Bontang (Bontang Airport) and Wewak (Wewak Airport) is 1828 miles / 2943 kilometers / 1589 nautical miles.

Bontang Airport – Wewak Airport

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1828
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2943
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1589
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Distance from Bontang to Wewak

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bontang to Wewak. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1828.499 miles
  • 2942.684 kilometers
  • 1588.922 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
  • 1826.687 miles
  • 2939.767 kilometers
  • 1587.347 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 Bontang to Wewak?

The estimated flight time from Bontang Airport to Wewak Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bontang Airport (BXT) and Wewak Airport (WWK)

On average, flying from Bontang to Wewak generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bontang to Wewak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bontang Airport (BXT) and Wewak Airport (WWK).

Airport information

Origin Bontang Airport
City: Bontang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: BXT
ICAO Code: WALC
Coordinates: 0°7′10″N, 117°28′29″E
Destination Wewak Airport
City: Wewak
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: WWK
ICAO Code: AYWK
Coordinates: 3°35′1″S, 143°40′8″E