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How far is Sabang from Merauke?

The distance between Merauke (Mopah International Airport) and Sabang (Maimun Saleh Airport) is 3263 miles / 5250 kilometers / 2835 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Merauke (MKQ) to Sabang (SBG) is 5970 miles / 9607 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 648 hours 46 minutes.

Mopah International Airport – Maimun Saleh Airport

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3263
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5250
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2835
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Distance from Merauke to Sabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3262.500 miles
  • 5250.485 kilometers
  • 2835.035 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
  • 3260.804 miles
  • 5247.756 kilometers
  • 2833.562 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 Sabang?

The estimated flight time from Mopah International Airport to Maimun Saleh Airport is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG)

On average, flying from Merauke to Sabang generates about 366 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 366 kilograms equals 806 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 Sabang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG).

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 Maimun Saleh Airport
City: Sabang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: SBG
ICAO Code: WITB
Coordinates: 5°52′26″N, 95°20′22″E