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How far is Alotau from Manus Island?

The distance between Manus Island (Momote Airport) and Alotau (Gurney Airport) is 601 miles / 967 kilometers / 522 nautical miles.

Momote Airport – Gurney Airport

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Distance from Manus Island to Alotau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 601.115 miles
  • 967.400 kilometers
  • 522.354 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
  • 603.968 miles
  • 971.993 kilometers
  • 524.834 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 Manus Island to Alotau?

The estimated flight time from Momote Airport to Gurney Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Manus Island and Alotau?

There is no time difference between Manus Island and Alotau.

Flight carbon footprint between Momote Airport (MAS) and Gurney Airport (GUR)

On average, flying from Manus Island to Alotau generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Manus Island to Alotau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Momote Airport (MAS) and Gurney Airport (GUR).

Airport information

Origin Momote Airport
City: Manus Island
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: MAS
ICAO Code: AYMO
Coordinates: 2°3′42″S, 147°25′26″E
Destination 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