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How far is Yam Island from Wapenamanda?

The distance between Wapenamanda (Wapenamanda Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 302 miles / 487 kilometers / 263 nautical miles.

Wapenamanda Airport – Yam Island Airport

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Distance from Wapenamanda to Yam Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wapenamanda to Yam Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 302.479 miles
  • 486.793 kilometers
  • 262.847 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
  • 303.992 miles
  • 489.228 kilometers
  • 264.162 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 Wapenamanda to Yam Island?

The estimated flight time from Wapenamanda Airport to Yam Island Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wapenamanda and Yam Island?

There is no time difference between Wapenamanda and Yam Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)

On average, flying from Wapenamanda to Yam Island generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 153 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wapenamanda to Yam Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) and Yam Island Airport (XMY).

Airport information

Origin Wapenamanda Airport
City: Wapenamanda
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: WBM
ICAO Code: AYWD
Coordinates: 5°38′35″S, 143°53′42″E
Destination Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E