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How far is Paama from Biak?

The distance between Biak (Frans Kaisiepo International Airport) and Paama (Paama Airport) is 2428 miles / 3907 kilometers / 2110 nautical miles.

Frans Kaisiepo International Airport – Paama Airport

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2110
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Distance from Biak to Paama

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Biak to Paama. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2427.851 miles
  • 3907.248 kilometers
  • 2109.745 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
  • 2427.869 miles
  • 3907.276 kilometers
  • 2109.760 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 Biak to Paama?

The estimated flight time from Frans Kaisiepo International Airport to Paama Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK) and Paama Airport (PBJ)

On average, flying from Biak to Paama generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 588 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Biak to Paama

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK) and Paama Airport (PBJ).

Airport information

Origin Frans Kaisiepo International Airport
City: Biak
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: BIK
ICAO Code: WABB
Coordinates: 1°11′24″S, 136°6′28″E
Destination Paama Airport
City: Paama
Country: Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu
IATA Code: PBJ
ICAO Code: NVSI
Coordinates: 16°26′20″S, 168°15′25″E