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How far is Yam Island from Merauke?

The distance between Merauke (Mopah International Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 187 miles / 301 kilometers / 162 nautical miles.

Mopah International Airport – Yam Island Airport

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Distance from Merauke to Yam Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 186.896 miles
  • 300.780 kilometers
  • 162.408 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
  • 186.988 miles
  • 300.928 kilometers
  • 162.488 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 Yam Island?

The estimated flight time from Mopah International Airport to Yam Island Airport is 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)

On average, flying from Merauke to Yam Island generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 116 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Merauke to Yam Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Yam Island Airport (XMY).

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 Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E