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How far is Vanua Balavu from Port Moresby?

The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Vanua Balavu (Vanuabalavu Airport) is 2334 miles / 3757 kilometers / 2028 nautical miles.

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – Vanuabalavu Airport

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Distance from Port Moresby to Vanua Balavu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2334.349 miles
  • 3756.771 kilometers
  • 2028.494 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
  • 2332.106 miles
  • 3753.161 kilometers
  • 2026.545 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 Vanua Balavu?

The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Vanuabalavu Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Vanuabalavu Airport (VBV)

On average, flying from Port Moresby to Vanua Balavu generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port Moresby to Vanua Balavu

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

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 Vanuabalavu Airport
City: Vanua Balavu
Country: Fiji Flag of Fiji
IATA Code: VBV
ICAO Code: NFVB
Coordinates: 17°16′8″S, 178°58′33″W