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How far is Alor Island from Goroka?

The distance between Goroka (Goroka Airport) and Alor Island (Alor Island Airport) is 1434 miles / 2308 kilometers / 1246 nautical miles.

Goroka Airport – Alor Island Airport

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Distance from Goroka to Alor Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1434.166 miles
  • 2308.066 kilometers
  • 1246.256 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
  • 1432.581 miles
  • 2305.516 kilometers
  • 1244.879 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 Goroka to Alor Island?

The estimated flight time from Goroka Airport to Alor Island Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Goroka Airport (GKA) and Alor Island Airport (ARD)

On average, flying from Goroka to Alor Island generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Goroka to Alor Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Goroka Airport (GKA) and Alor Island Airport (ARD).

Airport information

Origin Goroka Airport
City: Goroka
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: GKA
ICAO Code: AYGA
Coordinates: 6°4′54″S, 145°23′31″E
Destination Alor Island Airport
City: Alor Island
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: ARD
ICAO Code: WATM
Coordinates: 8°7′56″S, 124°35′49″E