How far is Yam Island from Alotau?
The distance between Alotau (Gurney Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 515 miles / 830 kilometers / 448 nautical miles.
Gurney Airport – Yam Island Airport
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Distance from Alotau to Yam Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alotau to Yam Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 515.493 miles
- 829.606 kilometers
- 447.951 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- 514.874 miles
- 828.609 kilometers
- 447.413 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 Yam Island?
The estimated flight time from Gurney Airport to Yam Island Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alotau and Yam Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Gurney Airport (GUR) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)
On average, flying from Alotau to Yam Island generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 222 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Alotau to Yam Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gurney Airport (GUR) and Yam Island Airport (XMY).
Airport information
| Origin | Gurney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alotau |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | GUR |
| ICAO Code: | AYGN |
| Coordinates: | 10°18′41″S, 150°20′2″E |
| Destination | Yam Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yam Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | XMY |
| ICAO Code: | YYMI |
| Coordinates: | 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E |