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How far is Bila from Port Moresby?

The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Bila (Afutara Airport) is 937 miles / 1508 kilometers / 814 nautical miles.

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – Afutara Airport

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Distance from Port Moresby to Bila

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Port Moresby to Bila. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 937.272 miles
  • 1508.392 kilometers
  • 814.467 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
  • 936.144 miles
  • 1506.578 kilometers
  • 813.487 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 Port Moresby to Bila?

The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Afutara Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Afutara Airport (AFT)

On average, flying from Port Moresby to Bila generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port Moresby to Bila

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Afutara Airport (AFT).

Airport information

Origin Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
City: Port Moresby
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: POM
ICAO Code: AYPY
Coordinates: 9°26′36″S, 147°13′12″E
Destination Afutara Airport
City: Bila
Country: Solomon Islands Flag of Solomon Islands
IATA Code: AFT
ICAO Code: AGAF
Coordinates: 9°11′29″S, 160°56′54″E