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How far is Popondetta from Canberra?

The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Popondetta (Girua Airport) is 1825 miles / 2936 kilometers / 1586 nautical miles.

Canberra Airport – Girua Airport

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1825
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2936
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1586
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Distance from Canberra to Popondetta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1824.592 miles
  • 2936.396 kilometers
  • 1585.527 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
  • 1831.994 miles
  • 2948.308 kilometers
  • 1591.959 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 Canberra to Popondetta?

The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Girua Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Girua Airport (PNP)

On average, flying from Canberra to Popondetta generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Canberra to Popondetta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Girua Airport (PNP).

Airport information

Origin Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″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