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How far is Alotau from Majuro?

The distance between Majuro (Marshall Islands International Airport) and Alotau (Gurney Airport) is 1872 miles / 3013 kilometers / 1627 nautical miles.

Marshall Islands International Airport – Gurney Airport

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Distance from Majuro to Alotau

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Majuro to Alotau. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1872.274 miles
  • 3013.133 kilometers
  • 1626.962 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
  • 1875.222 miles
  • 3017.877 kilometers
  • 1629.523 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 Majuro to Alotau?

The estimated flight time from Marshall Islands International Airport to Gurney Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Marshall Islands International Airport (MAJ) and Gurney Airport (GUR)

On average, flying from Majuro to Alotau generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Majuro to Alotau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Marshall Islands International Airport (MAJ) and Gurney Airport (GUR).

Airport information

Origin Marshall Islands International Airport
City: Majuro
Country: Marshall Islands Flag of Marshall Islands
IATA Code: MAJ
ICAO Code: PKMJ
Coordinates: 7°3′53″N, 171°16′19″E
Destination Gurney Airport
City: Alotau
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: GUR
ICAO Code: AYGN
Coordinates: 10°18′41″S, 150°20′2″E