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How far is Wamena from Palu?

The distance between Palu (Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport) and Wamena (Wamena Airport) is 1334 miles / 2147 kilometers / 1159 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palu (PLW) to Wamena (WMX) is 2484 miles / 3998 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 166 hours 9 minutes.

Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport – Wamena Airport

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1334
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2147
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1159
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Distance from Palu to Wamena

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palu to Wamena. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1334.116 miles
  • 2147.052 kilometers
  • 1159.315 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
  • 1332.857 miles
  • 2145.026 kilometers
  • 1158.221 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 Palu to Wamena?

The estimated flight time from Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport to Wamena Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) and Wamena Airport (WMX)

On average, flying from Palu to Wamena generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palu to Wamena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) and Wamena Airport (WMX).

Airport information

Origin Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport
City: Palu
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PLW
ICAO Code: WAML
Coordinates: 0°55′6″S, 119°54′36″E
Destination Wamena Airport
City: Wamena
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: WMX
ICAO Code: WAJW
Coordinates: 4°6′9″S, 138°57′25″E