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How far is Kowanyama from Manus Island?

The distance between Manus Island (Momote Airport) and Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) is 1000 miles / 1610 kilometers / 869 nautical miles.

Momote Airport – Kowanyama Airport

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Distance from Manus Island to Kowanyama

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1000.408 miles
  • 1610.001 kilometers
  • 869.331 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
  • 1004.769 miles
  • 1617.020 kilometers
  • 873.121 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 Manus Island to Kowanyama?

The estimated flight time from Momote Airport to Kowanyama Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Manus Island and Kowanyama?

There is no time difference between Manus Island and Kowanyama.

Flight carbon footprint between Momote Airport (MAS) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM)

On average, flying from Manus Island to Kowanyama generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Manus Island to Kowanyama

See the map of the shortest flight path between Momote Airport (MAS) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM).

Airport information

Origin Momote Airport
City: Manus Island
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: MAS
ICAO Code: AYMO
Coordinates: 2°3′42″S, 147°25′26″E
Destination Kowanyama Airport
City: Kowanyama
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KWM
ICAO Code: YKOW
Coordinates: 15°29′8″S, 141°45′3″E