How far is Popondetta from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Popondetta (Girua Airport) is 582 miles / 936 kilometers / 505 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Girua Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Popondetta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Popondetta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 581.577 miles
- 935.958 kilometers
- 505.377 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- 584.219 miles
- 940.209 kilometers
- 507.672 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 Cairns to Popondetta?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Girua Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Popondetta?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Girua Airport (PNP)
On average, flying from Cairns to Popondetta generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Popondetta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Girua Airport (PNP).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | Girua Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Popondetta |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | PNP |
| ICAO Code: | AYGR |
| Coordinates: | 8°48′16″S, 148°18′32″E |