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How far is Padang from Tarawa?

The distance between Tarawa (Bonriki International Airport) and Padang (Minangkabau International Airport) is 5042 miles / 8114 kilometers / 4381 nautical miles.

Bonriki International Airport – Minangkabau International Airport

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Distance from Tarawa to Padang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5042.011 miles
  • 8114.330 kilometers
  • 4381.388 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
  • 5036.403 miles
  • 8105.305 kilometers
  • 4376.515 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 Padang?

The estimated flight time from Bonriki International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport is 10 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bonriki International Airport (TRW) and Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)

On average, flying from Tarawa to Padang generates about 589 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 589 kilograms equals 1 299 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tarawa to Padang

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

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 Minangkabau International Airport
City: Padang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PDG
ICAO Code: WIPT
Coordinates: 0°47′12″S, 100°16′51″E