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How far is Popondetta from Kuching?

The distance between Kuching (Kuching International Airport) and Popondetta (Girua Airport) is 2711 miles / 4362 kilometers / 2355 nautical miles.

Kuching International Airport – Girua Airport

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Distance from Kuching to Popondetta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2710.589 miles
  • 4362.269 kilometers
  • 2355.437 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
  • 2708.735 miles
  • 4359.287 kilometers
  • 2353.827 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 Popondetta?

The estimated flight time from Kuching International Airport to Girua Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuching International Airport (KCH) and Girua Airport (PNP)

On average, flying from Kuching to Popondetta generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 661 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuching to Popondetta

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

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 Girua Airport
City: Popondetta
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: PNP
ICAO Code: AYGR
Coordinates: 8°48′16″S, 148°18′32″E