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How far is Boigu Island from Alotau?

The distance between Alotau (Gurney Airport) and Boigu Island (Boigu Island Airport) is 558 miles / 898 kilometers / 485 nautical miles.

Gurney Airport – Boigu Island Airport

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Distance from Alotau to Boigu Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 558.220 miles
  • 898.368 kilometers
  • 485.080 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
  • 557.607 miles
  • 897.382 kilometers
  • 484.547 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 Alotau to Boigu Island?

The estimated flight time from Gurney Airport to Boigu Island Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Alotau and Boigu Island?

There is no time difference between Alotau and Boigu Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Gurney Airport (GUR) and Boigu Island Airport (GIC)

On average, flying from Alotau to Boigu Island generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Alotau to Boigu Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gurney Airport (GUR) and Boigu Island Airport (GIC).

Airport information

Origin Gurney Airport
City: Alotau
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: GUR
ICAO Code: AYGN
Coordinates: 10°18′41″S, 150°20′2″E
Destination Boigu Island Airport
City: Boigu Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GIC
ICAO Code: YBOI
Coordinates: 9°13′58″S, 142°13′4″E