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How far is Canberra from Port Moresby?

The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Canberra (Canberra Airport) is 1784 miles / 2871 kilometers / 1550 nautical miles.

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – Canberra Airport

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Distance from Port Moresby to Canberra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1784.192 miles
  • 2871.379 kilometers
  • 1550.421 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
  • 1791.334 miles
  • 2882.872 kilometers
  • 1556.627 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 Canberra?

The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Canberra Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Canberra Airport (CBR)

On average, flying from Port Moresby to Canberra generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port Moresby to Canberra

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

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 Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E