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How far is Wipim from Merauke?

The distance between Merauke (Mopah International Airport) and Wipim (Wipim Airport) is 170 miles / 273 kilometers / 147 nautical miles.

Mopah International Airport – Wipim Airport

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Distance from Merauke to Wipim

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 169.512 miles
  • 272.803 kilometers
  • 147.302 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
  • 169.323 miles
  • 272.498 kilometers
  • 147.137 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 Wipim?

The estimated flight time from Mopah International Airport to Wipim Airport is 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Wipim Airport (WPM)

On average, flying from Merauke to Wipim generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Merauke to Wipim

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

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 Wipim Airport
City: Wipim
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: WPM
ICAO Code: AYXP
Coordinates: 8°47′17″S, 142°52′55″E