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How far is Goroka from Balimo?

The distance between Balimo (Balimo Airport) and Goroka (Goroka Airport) is 216 miles / 348 kilometers / 188 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Balimo (OPU) to Goroka (GKA) is 391 miles / 629 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 37 minutes.

Balimo Airport – Goroka Airport

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216
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188
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Distance from Balimo to Goroka

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Balimo to Goroka. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 216.305 miles
  • 348.109 kilometers
  • 187.964 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
  • 216.614 miles
  • 348.607 kilometers
  • 188.233 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 Balimo to Goroka?

The estimated flight time from Balimo Airport to Goroka Airport is 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Balimo and Goroka?

There is no time difference between Balimo and Goroka.

Flight carbon footprint between Balimo Airport (OPU) and Goroka Airport (GKA)

On average, flying from Balimo to Goroka generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 125 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Balimo to Goroka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Balimo Airport (OPU) and Goroka Airport (GKA).

Airport information

Origin Balimo Airport
City: Balimo
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: OPU
ICAO Code: AYBM
Coordinates: 8°3′0″S, 142°55′58″E
Destination Goroka Airport
City: Goroka
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: GKA
ICAO Code: AYGA
Coordinates: 6°4′54″S, 145°23′31″E