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How far is Jolo from Merauke?

The distance between Merauke (Mopah International Airport) and Jolo (Jolo Airport) is 1672 miles / 2690 kilometers / 1453 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Merauke (MKQ) to Jolo (JOL) is 2645 miles / 4256 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 622 hours 8 minutes.

Mopah International Airport – Jolo Airport

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1672
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2690
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1453
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Distance from Merauke to Jolo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1671.617 miles
  • 2690.207 kilometers
  • 1452.596 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
  • 1673.740 miles
  • 2693.624 kilometers
  • 1454.440 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 Jolo?

The estimated flight time from Mopah International Airport to Jolo Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Jolo Airport (JOL)

On average, flying from Merauke to Jolo generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 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 Jolo

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

Airport information

Origin Mopah International Airport
City: Merauke
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: MKQ
ICAO Code: WAKK
Coordinates: 8°31′13″S, 140°25′4″E
Destination Jolo Airport
City: Jolo
Country: Philippines Flag of Philippines
IATA Code: JOL
ICAO Code: RPMJ
Coordinates: 6°3′13″N, 121°0′39″E