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How far is Kokoda from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Kokoda (Kokoda Airport) is 1738 miles / 2798 kilometers / 1511 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Kokoda Airport

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Distance from Sydney to Kokoda

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Kokoda. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1738.321 miles
  • 2797.556 kilometers
  • 1510.559 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
  • 1745.378 miles
  • 2808.914 kilometers
  • 1516.692 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 Sydney to Kokoda?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Kokoda Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Kokoda?

There is no time difference between Sydney and Kokoda.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Kokoda Airport (KKD)

On average, flying from Sydney to Kokoda generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Kokoda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Kokoda Airport (KKD).

Airport information

Origin Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E
Destination Kokoda Airport
City: Kokoda
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: KKD
ICAO Code: AYKO
Coordinates: 8°53′4″S, 147°43′51″E