How far is Ko Samui from Tarawa?
The distance between Tarawa (Bonriki International Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 5056 miles / 8136 kilometers / 4393 nautical miles.
Bonriki International Airport – Samui Airport
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Distance from Tarawa to Ko Samui
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tarawa to Ko Samui. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5055.576 miles
- 8136.161 kilometers
- 4393.176 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- 5050.166 miles
- 8127.455 kilometers
- 4388.475 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 Ko Samui?
The estimated flight time from Bonriki International Airport to Samui Airport is 10 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tarawa and Ko Samui?
The time difference between Tarawa and Ko Samui is 5 hours. Ko Samui is 5 hours behind Tarawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Bonriki International Airport (TRW) and Samui Airport (USM)
On average, flying from Tarawa to Ko Samui generates about 591 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 591 kilograms equals 1 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Tarawa to Ko Samui
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bonriki International Airport (TRW) and Samui Airport (USM).
Airport information
| Origin | Bonriki International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tarawa |
| Country: | Kiribati  |
| IATA Code: | TRW |
| ICAO Code: | NGTA |
| Coordinates: | 1°22′53″N, 173°8′49″E |
| Destination | Samui Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ko Samui |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | USM |
| ICAO Code: | VTSM |
| Coordinates: | 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E |