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How far is Saibai Island from Kieta?

The distance between Kieta (Aropa Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 922 miles / 1484 kilometers / 801 nautical miles.

Aropa Airport – Saibai Island Airport

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Distance from Kieta to Saibai Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kieta to Saibai Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 922.285 miles
  • 1484.274 kilometers
  • 801.444 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
  • 921.517 miles
  • 1483.037 kilometers
  • 800.776 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 Kieta to Saibai Island?

The estimated flight time from Aropa Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aropa Airport (KIE) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)

On average, flying from Kieta to Saibai Island generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kieta to Saibai Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aropa Airport (KIE) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR).

Airport information

Origin Aropa Airport
City: Kieta
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: KIE
ICAO Code: AYIQ
Coordinates: 6°18′19″S, 155°43′41″E
Destination Saibai Island Airport
City: Saibai Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SBR
ICAO Code: YSII
Coordinates: 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E