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How far is Wangi-wangi Island from Mount Hagen?

The distance between Mount Hagen (Mount Hagen Airport) and Wangi-wangi Island (Matahora Airport) is 1423 miles / 2290 kilometers / 1236 nautical miles.

Mount Hagen Airport – Matahora Airport

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2290
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Distance from Mount Hagen to Wangi-wangi Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mount Hagen to Wangi-wangi Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1422.918 miles
  • 2289.965 kilometers
  • 1236.482 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
  • 1421.289 miles
  • 2287.344 kilometers
  • 1235.067 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 Wangi-wangi Island?

The estimated flight time from Mount Hagen Airport to Matahora Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mount Hagen Airport (HGU) and Matahora Airport (WNI)

On average, flying from Mount Hagen to Wangi-wangi Island generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mount Hagen to Wangi-wangi Island

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

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 Matahora Airport
City: Wangi-wangi Island
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: WNI
ICAO Code: WAWD
Coordinates: 5°17′38″S, 123°38′2″E