How far is Wamena from Alotau?
The distance between Alotau (Gurney Airport) and Wamena (Wamena Airport) is 889 miles / 1431 kilometers / 773 nautical miles.
Gurney Airport – Wamena Airport
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Distance from Alotau to Wamena
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alotau to Wamena. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 889.390 miles
- 1431.335 kilometers
- 772.859 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- 889.705 miles
- 1431.842 kilometers
- 773.133 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 Wamena?
The estimated flight time from Gurney Airport to Wamena Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alotau and Wamena?
The time difference between Alotau and Wamena is 1 hour. Wamena is 1 hour behind Alotau.
Flight carbon footprint between Gurney Airport (GUR) and Wamena Airport (WMX)
On average, flying from Alotau to Wamena generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 315 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Alotau to Wamena
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gurney Airport (GUR) and Wamena Airport (WMX).
Airport information
| Origin | Gurney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alotau |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | GUR |
| ICAO Code: | AYGN |
| Coordinates: | 10°18′41″S, 150°20′2″E |
| Destination | Wamena Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wamena |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | WMX |
| ICAO Code: | WAJW |
| Coordinates: | 4°6′9″S, 138°57′25″E |