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How far is Saibai Island from Alotau?

The distance between Alotau (Gurney Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 529 miles / 852 kilometers / 460 nautical miles.

Gurney Airport – Saibai Island Airport

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Distance from Alotau to Saibai Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 529.318 miles
  • 851.855 kilometers
  • 459.965 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
  • 528.726 miles
  • 850.901 kilometers
  • 459.450 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 Alotau to Saibai Island?

The estimated flight time from Gurney Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Alotau and Saibai Island?

There is no time difference between Alotau and Saibai Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Gurney Airport (GUR) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)

On average, flying from Alotau to Saibai Island generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Alotau to Saibai Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gurney Airport (GUR) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR).

Airport information

Origin Gurney Airport
City: Alotau
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: GUR
ICAO Code: AYGN
Coordinates: 10°18′41″S, 150°20′2″E
Destination Saibai Island Airport
City: Saibai Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SBR
ICAO Code: YSII
Coordinates: 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E