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How far is Popondetta from Madang?

The distance between Madang (Madang Airport) and Popondetta (Girua Airport) is 302 miles / 486 kilometers / 262 nautical miles.

Madang Airport – Girua Airport

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Distance from Madang to Popondetta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 301.725 miles
  • 485.579 kilometers
  • 262.192 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
  • 302.717 miles
  • 487.175 kilometers
  • 263.054 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 Madang to Popondetta?

The estimated flight time from Madang Airport to Girua Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Madang and Popondetta?

There is no time difference between Madang and Popondetta.

Flight carbon footprint between Madang Airport (MAG) and Girua Airport (PNP)

On average, flying from Madang to Popondetta generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 153 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Madang to Popondetta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Madang Airport (MAG) and Girua Airport (PNP).

Airport information

Origin Madang Airport
City: Madang
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: MAG
ICAO Code: AYMD
Coordinates: 5°12′25″S, 145°47′20″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