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How far is Putao from Kuching?

The distance between Kuching (Kuching International Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 1973 miles / 3175 kilometers / 1714 nautical miles.

Kuching International Airport – Putao Airport

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1973
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3175
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1714
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 14 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
215 kg

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Distance from Kuching to Putao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1972.904 miles
  • 3175.081 kilometers
  • 1714.407 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
  • 1980.150 miles
  • 3186.742 kilometers
  • 1720.703 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 Putao?

The estimated flight time from Kuching International Airport to Putao Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuching International Airport (KCH) and Putao Airport (PBU)

On average, flying from Kuching to Putao generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuching to Putao

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

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 Putao Airport
City: Putao
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PBU
ICAO Code: VYPT
Coordinates: 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E