How far is Bontang from Merauke?

The distance between Merauke (Mopah International Airport) and Bontang (Bontang Airport) is 1689 miles / 2718 kilometers / 1468 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Merauke (MKQ) to Bontang (BXT) is 3257 miles / 5242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 519 hours 38 minutes.

Distance from Merauke to Bontang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1688.952 miles
• 2718.104 kilometers
• 1467.659 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

• 1688.422 miles
• 2717.252 kilometers
• 1467.199 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 Merauke to Bontang?

The estimated flight time from Mopah International Airport to Bontang Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Merauke and Bontang?

The time difference between Merauke and Bontang is 1 hour. Bontang is 1 hour behind Merauke.

Flight carbon footprint between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Bontang Airport (BXT)

On average, flying from Merauke to Bontang generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Merauke to Bontang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Bontang Airport (BXT).

Airport information

Origin	Mopah International Airport
City:	Merauke
Country:	Indonesia
IATA Code:	MKQ
ICAO Code:	WAKK
Coordinates:	8°31′13″S, 140°25′4″E

Destination	Bontang Airport
City:	Bontang
Country:	Indonesia
IATA Code:	BXT
ICAO Code:	WALC
Coordinates:	0°7′10″N, 117°28′29″E