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How far is Pohnpei Island from Port Moresby?

The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Pohnpei Island (Pohnpei International Airport) is 1359 miles / 2188 kilometers / 1181 nautical miles.

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – Pohnpei International Airport

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Distance from Port Moresby to Pohnpei Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1359.360 miles
  • 2187.678 kilometers
  • 1181.252 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
  • 1364.079 miles
  • 2195.272 kilometers
  • 1185.352 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 Pohnpei Island?

The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Pohnpei International Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Pohnpei International Airport (PNI)

On average, flying from Port Moresby to Pohnpei Island generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port Moresby to Pohnpei Island

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

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 Pohnpei International Airport
City: Pohnpei Island
Country: Micronesia Flag of Micronesia
IATA Code: PNI
ICAO Code: PTPN
Coordinates: 6°59′6″N, 158°12′32″E