How far is Port Moresby from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) is 1949 miles / 3136 kilometers / 1693 nautical miles.
Melbourne Airport – Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Port Moresby
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Port Moresby. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1948.651 miles
- 3136.049 kilometers
- 1693.331 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- 1956.117 miles
- 3148.065 kilometers
- 1699.819 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 Melbourne to Port Moresby?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Port Moresby?
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Port Moresby generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Port Moresby
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| Destination | Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Port Moresby |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | POM |
| ICAO Code: | AYPY |
| Coordinates: | 9°26′36″S, 147°13′12″E |