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How far is Yam Island from Mount Hagen?

The distance between Mount Hagen (Mount Hagen Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 299 miles / 481 kilometers / 260 nautical miles.

Mount Hagen Airport – Yam Island Airport

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Distance from Mount Hagen to Yam Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 298.729 miles
  • 480.757 kilometers
  • 259.588 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
  • 300.109 miles
  • 482.979 kilometers
  • 260.788 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 Yam Island?

The estimated flight time from Mount Hagen Airport to Yam Island Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mount Hagen and Yam Island?

There is no time difference between Mount Hagen and Yam Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Mount Hagen Airport (HGU) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)

On average, flying from Mount Hagen to Yam Island generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mount Hagen to Yam Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mount Hagen Airport (HGU) and Yam Island Airport (XMY).

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 Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E