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How far is Yam Island from Kavieng?

The distance between Kavieng (Kavieng Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 747 miles / 1202 kilometers / 649 nautical miles.

Kavieng Airport – Yam Island Airport

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Distance from Kavieng to Yam Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 746.824 miles
  • 1201.896 kilometers
  • 648.972 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
  • 748.212 miles
  • 1204.130 kilometers
  • 650.178 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 Kavieng to Yam Island?

The estimated flight time from Kavieng Airport to Yam Island Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kavieng and Yam Island?

There is no time difference between Kavieng and Yam Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Kavieng Airport (KVG) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)

On average, flying from Kavieng to Yam Island generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kavieng to Yam Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kavieng Airport (KVG) and Yam Island Airport (XMY).

Airport information

Origin Kavieng Airport
City: Kavieng
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: KVG
ICAO Code: AYKV
Coordinates: 2°34′45″S, 150°48′28″E
Destination Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E