Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Waingapu from Goroka?

The distance between Goroka (Goroka Airport) and Waingapu (Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport) is 1736 miles / 2794 kilometers / 1509 nautical miles.

Goroka Airport – Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport

Distance arrow
1736
Miles
Distance arrow
2794
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1509
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Goroka to Waingapu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1736.266 miles
  • 2794.249 kilometers
  • 1508.774 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
  • 1734.447 miles
  • 2791.321 kilometers
  • 1507.193 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 Waingapu?

The estimated flight time from Goroka Airport to Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Goroka Airport (GKA) and Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport (WGP)

On average, flying from Goroka to Waingapu generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Goroka to Waingapu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Goroka Airport (GKA) and Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport (WGP).

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 Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport
City: Waingapu
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: WGP
ICAO Code: WATU
Coordinates: 9°40′9″S, 120°18′7″E