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How far is Bontang from Tarawa?

The distance between Tarawa (Bonriki International Airport) and Bontang (Bontang Airport) is 3851 miles / 6198 kilometers / 3347 nautical miles.

Bonriki International Airport – Bontang Airport

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Distance from Tarawa to Bontang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3851.413 miles
  • 6198.249 kilometers
  • 3346.787 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
  • 3847.120 miles
  • 6191.339 kilometers
  • 3343.055 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 Tarawa to Bontang?

The estimated flight time from Bonriki International Airport to Bontang Airport is 7 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bonriki International Airport (TRW) and Bontang Airport (BXT)

On average, flying from Tarawa to Bontang generates about 438 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 438 kilograms equals 965 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tarawa to Bontang

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

Airport information

Origin Bonriki International Airport
City: Tarawa
Country: Kiribati Flag of Kiribati
IATA Code: TRW
ICAO Code: NGTA
Coordinates: 1°22′53″N, 173°8′49″E
Destination Bontang Airport
City: Bontang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: BXT
ICAO Code: WALC
Coordinates: 0°7′10″N, 117°28′29″E