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How far is Tapini from Kuching?

The distance between Kuching (Kuching International Airport) and Tapini (Tapini Airport) is 2616 miles / 4209 kilometers / 2273 nautical miles.

Kuching International Airport – Tapini Airport

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2616
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4209
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2273
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Distance from Kuching to Tapini

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2615.651 miles
  • 4209.482 kilometers
  • 2272.938 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
  • 2613.848 miles
  • 4206.581 kilometers
  • 2271.372 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 Tapini?

The estimated flight time from Kuching International Airport to Tapini Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuching International Airport (KCH) and Tapini Airport (TPI)

On average, flying from Kuching to Tapini generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 637 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuching to Tapini

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

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 Tapini Airport
City: Tapini
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: TPI
ICAO Code: AYTI
Coordinates: 8°21′24″S, 146°59′21″E