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How far is Bontang from Christmas Island?

The distance between Christmas Island (Christmas Island Airport) and Bontang (Bontang Airport) is 1088 miles / 1752 kilometers / 946 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christmas Island (XCH) to Bontang (BXT) is 1315 miles / 2117 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 118 hours 2 minutes.

Christmas Island Airport – Bontang Airport

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1088
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1752
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Distance from Christmas Island to Bontang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1088.488 miles
  • 1751.752 kilometers
  • 945.870 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
  • 1090.465 miles
  • 1754.934 kilometers
  • 947.588 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 Christmas Island to Bontang?

The estimated flight time from Christmas Island Airport to Bontang Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Bontang Airport (BXT)

On average, flying from Christmas Island to Bontang generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Christmas Island to Bontang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Bontang Airport (BXT).

Airport information

Origin Christmas Island Airport
City: Christmas Island
Country: Christmas Island Flag of Christmas Island
IATA Code: XCH
ICAO Code: YPXM
Coordinates: 10°27′2″S, 105°41′24″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