How far is Kuantan from Christmas Island?

The distance between Christmas Island (Christmas Island Airport) and Kuantan (Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers / 862 nautical miles.

Distance from Christmas Island to Kuantan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 992.341 miles
• 1597.019 kilometers
• 862.321 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

• 997.632 miles
• 1605.533 kilometers
• 866.918 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 Kuantan?

The estimated flight time from Christmas Island Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Christmas Island and Kuantan?

The time difference between Christmas Island and Kuantan is 1 hour. Kuantan is 1 hour ahead of Christmas Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)

On average, flying from Christmas Island to Kuantan generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christmas Island to Kuantan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA).

Airport information

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

Destination	Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport
City:	Kuantan
Country:	Malaysia
IATA Code:	KUA
ICAO Code:	WMKD
Coordinates:	3°46′31″N, 103°12′32″E