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How far is Popondetta from Goroka?

The distance between Goroka (Goroka Airport) and Popondetta (Girua Airport) is 274 miles / 441 kilometers / 238 nautical miles.

Goroka Airport – Girua Airport

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Distance from Goroka to Popondetta

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Goroka to Popondetta. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 273.927 miles
  • 440.843 kilometers
  • 238.036 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
  • 274.453 miles
  • 441.689 kilometers
  • 238.493 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 Goroka to Popondetta?

The estimated flight time from Goroka Airport to Girua Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.

What is the time difference between Goroka and Popondetta?

There is no time difference between Goroka and Popondetta.

Flight carbon footprint between Goroka Airport (GKA) and Girua Airport (PNP)

On average, flying from Goroka to Popondetta generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 144 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Goroka to Popondetta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Goroka Airport (GKA) and Girua Airport (PNP).

Airport information

Origin Goroka Airport
City: Goroka
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: GKA
ICAO Code: AYGA
Coordinates: 6°4′54″S, 145°23′31″E
Destination Girua Airport
City: Popondetta
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: PNP
ICAO Code: AYGR
Coordinates: 8°48′16″S, 148°18′32″E