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How far is Popondetta from Mount Hagen?

The distance between Mount Hagen (Mount Hagen Airport) and Popondetta (Girua Airport) is 343 miles / 552 kilometers / 298 nautical miles.

Mount Hagen Airport – Girua Airport

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Distance from Mount Hagen to Popondetta

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mount Hagen to Popondetta. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 343.023 miles
  • 552.043 kilometers
  • 298.079 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
  • 343.431 miles
  • 552.699 kilometers
  • 298.433 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 Mount Hagen to Popondetta?

The estimated flight time from Mount Hagen Airport to Girua Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mount Hagen and Popondetta?

There is no time difference between Mount Hagen and Popondetta.

Flight carbon footprint between Mount Hagen Airport (HGU) and Girua Airport (PNP)

On average, flying from Mount Hagen to Popondetta generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 166 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mount Hagen to Popondetta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mount Hagen Airport (HGU) and Girua Airport (PNP).

Airport information

Origin Mount Hagen Airport
City: Mount Hagen
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: HGU
ICAO Code: AYMH
Coordinates: 5°49′36″S, 144°17′45″E
Destination Girua Airport
City: Popondetta
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: PNP
ICAO Code: AYGR
Coordinates: 8°48′16″S, 148°18′32″E