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How far is Wamena from Port Moresby?

The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Wamena (Wamena Airport) is 676 miles / 1087 kilometers / 587 nautical miles.

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – Wamena Airport

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587
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Distance from Port Moresby to Wamena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 675.732 miles
  • 1087.485 kilometers
  • 587.195 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
  • 676.269 miles
  • 1088.349 kilometers
  • 587.662 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 Wamena?

The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Wamena Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Wamena Airport (WMX)

On average, flying from Port Moresby to Wamena generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 269 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port Moresby to Wamena

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

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 Wamena Airport
City: Wamena
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: WMX
ICAO Code: WAJW
Coordinates: 4°6′9″S, 138°57′25″E