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How far is Palu from Goroka?

The distance between Goroka (Goroka Airport) and Palu (Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport) is 1794 miles / 2887 kilometers / 1559 nautical miles.

Goroka Airport – Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport

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Distance from Goroka to Palu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1794.112 miles
  • 2887.343 kilometers
  • 1559.040 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
  • 1792.552 miles
  • 2884.832 kilometers
  • 1557.685 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 Palu?

The estimated flight time from Goroka Airport to Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Goroka Airport (GKA) and Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW)

On average, flying from Goroka to Palu generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Goroka to Palu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Goroka Airport (GKA) and Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW).

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 Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport
City: Palu
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PLW
ICAO Code: WAML
Coordinates: 0°55′6″S, 119°54′36″E