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How far is Kieta from Obo?

The distance between Obo (Obo Airport) and Kieta (Aropa Airport) is 993 miles / 1598 kilometers / 863 nautical miles.

Obo Airport – Aropa Airport

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Distance from Obo to Kieta

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Obo to Kieta. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 992.934 miles
  • 1597.972 kilometers
  • 862.836 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
  • 991.828 miles
  • 1596.192 kilometers
  • 861.875 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 Obo to Kieta?

The estimated flight time from Obo Airport to Aropa Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Obo Airport (OBX) and Aropa Airport (KIE)

On average, flying from Obo to Kieta generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Obo to Kieta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Obo Airport (OBX) and Aropa Airport (KIE).

Airport information

Origin Obo Airport
City: Obo
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: OBX
ICAO Code: AYOB
Coordinates: 7°35′26″S, 141°19′27″E
Destination Aropa Airport
City: Kieta
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: KIE
ICAO Code: AYIQ
Coordinates: 6°18′19″S, 155°43′41″E