How far is Pohnpei Island from Kwajalein?
The distance between Kwajalein (Bucholz Army Airfield) and Pohnpei Island (Pohnpei International Airport) is 663 miles / 1068 kilometers / 576 nautical miles.
Bucholz Army Airfield – Pohnpei International Airport
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Distance from Kwajalein to Pohnpei Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kwajalein to Pohnpei Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 663.340 miles
- 1067.542 kilometers
- 576.426 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- 662.699 miles
- 1066.510 kilometers
- 575.870 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 Kwajalein to Pohnpei Island?
The estimated flight time from Bucholz Army Airfield to Pohnpei International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kwajalein and Pohnpei Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA) and Pohnpei International Airport (PNI)
On average, flying from Kwajalein to Pohnpei Island generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kwajalein to Pohnpei Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA) and Pohnpei International Airport (PNI).
Airport information
| Origin | Bucholz Army Airfield |
|---|---|
| City: | Kwajalein |
| Country: | Marshall Islands  |
| IATA Code: | KWA |
| ICAO Code: | PKWA |
| Coordinates: | 8°43′12″N, 167°43′55″E |
| Destination | Pohnpei International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pohnpei Island |
| Country: | Micronesia  |
| IATA Code: | PNI |
| ICAO Code: | PTPN |
| Coordinates: | 6°59′6″N, 158°12′32″E |
Airlines flying from Kwajalein (KWA) to Pohnpei Island (PNI)
| United Airlines |