How far is Popondetta from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Popondetta (Girua Airport) is 1999 miles / 3217 kilometers / 1737 nautical miles.
Melbourne Airport – Girua Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Popondetta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Popondetta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1998.684 miles
- 3216.570 kilometers
- 1736.809 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- 2006.341 miles
- 3228.894 kilometers
- 1743.463 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 Melbourne to Popondetta?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Girua Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Popondetta?
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Girua Airport (PNP)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Popondetta generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Popondetta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Girua Airport (PNP).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| Destination | Girua Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Popondetta |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | PNP |
| ICAO Code: | AYGR |
| Coordinates: | 8°48′16″S, 148°18′32″E |