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How far is Alotau from Kuching?

The distance between Kuching (Kuching International Airport) and Alotau (Gurney Airport) is 2869 miles / 4618 kilometers / 2493 nautical miles.

Kuching International Airport – Gurney Airport

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Distance from Kuching to Alotau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2869.327 miles
  • 4617.734 kilometers
  • 2493.377 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
  • 2867.562 miles
  • 4614.894 kilometers
  • 2491.844 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 Kuching to Alotau?

The estimated flight time from Kuching International Airport to Gurney Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuching International Airport (KCH) and Gurney Airport (GUR)

On average, flying from Kuching to Alotau generates about 319 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 319 kilograms equals 703 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuching to Alotau

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Gurney Airport
City: Alotau
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: GUR
ICAO Code: AYGN
Coordinates: 10°18′41″S, 150°20′2″E