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How far is Kuching from Wamena?

The distance between Wamena (Wamena Airport) and Kuching (Kuching International Airport) is 2015 miles / 3242 kilometers / 1751 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wamena (WMX) to Kuching (KCH) is 4391 miles / 7067 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 221 hours 44 minutes.

Wamena Airport – Kuching International Airport

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Distance from Wamena to Kuching

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wamena to Kuching. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2014.581 miles
  • 3242.154 kilometers
  • 1750.623 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
  • 2012.814 miles
  • 3239.311 kilometers
  • 1749.088 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 Wamena to Kuching?

The estimated flight time from Wamena Airport to Kuching International Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wamena Airport (WMX) and Kuching International Airport (KCH)

On average, flying from Wamena to Kuching generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wamena to Kuching

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wamena Airport (WMX) and Kuching International Airport (KCH).

Airport information

Origin Wamena Airport
City: Wamena
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: WMX
ICAO Code: WAJW
Coordinates: 4°6′9″S, 138°57′25″E
Destination Kuching International Airport
City: Kuching
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KCH
ICAO Code: WBGG
Coordinates: 1°29′4″N, 110°20′49″E