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How far is Popondetta from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Popondetta (Girua Airport) is 1740 miles / 2800 kilometers / 1512 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Girua Airport

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1740
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2800
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1512
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Distance from Sydney to Popondetta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1739.542 miles
  • 2799.521 kilometers
  • 1511.620 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
  • 1746.660 miles
  • 2810.976 kilometers
  • 1517.806 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 Popondetta?

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

What is the time difference between Sydney and Popondetta?

There is no time difference between Sydney and Popondetta.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Girua Airport (PNP)

On average, flying from Sydney to Popondetta 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 Popondetta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Girua Airport (PNP).

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 Girua Airport
City: Popondetta
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: PNP
ICAO Code: AYGR
Coordinates: 8°48′16″S, 148°18′32″E