How far is Alotau from Honiara?
The distance between Honiara (Honiara International Airport) and Alotau (Gurney Airport) is 665 miles / 1071 kilometers / 578 nautical miles.
Honiara International Airport – Gurney Airport
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Distance from Honiara to Alotau
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Honiara to Alotau. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 665.268 miles
- 1070.645 kilometers
- 578.102 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- 664.495 miles
- 1069.402 kilometers
- 577.431 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 Honiara to Alotau?
The estimated flight time from Honiara International Airport to Gurney Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Honiara and Alotau?
The time difference between Honiara and Alotau is 1 hour. Alotau is 1 hour behind Honiara.
Flight carbon footprint between Honiara International Airport (HIR) and Gurney Airport (GUR)
On average, flying from Honiara to Alotau generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 266 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Honiara to Alotau
See the map of the shortest flight path between Honiara International Airport (HIR) and Gurney Airport (GUR).
Airport information
| Origin | Honiara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Honiara |
| Country: | Solomon Islands  |
| IATA Code: | HIR |
| ICAO Code: | AGGH |
| Coordinates: | 9°25′40″S, 160°3′17″E |
| Destination | Gurney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alotau |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | GUR |
| ICAO Code: | AYGN |
| Coordinates: | 10°18′41″S, 150°20′2″E |