How far is Kwajalein from Pohnpei Island?
The distance between Pohnpei Island (Pohnpei International Airport) and Kwajalein (Bucholz Army Airfield) is 663 miles / 1068 kilometers / 576 nautical miles.
Pohnpei International Airport – Bucholz Army Airfield
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Distance from Pohnpei Island to Kwajalein
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pohnpei Island to Kwajalein. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 663.340 miles
- 1067.542 kilometers
- 576.426 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- 662.699 miles
- 1066.510 kilometers
- 575.870 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 Pohnpei Island to Kwajalein?
The estimated flight time from Pohnpei International Airport to Bucholz Army Airfield is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pohnpei Island and Kwajalein?
Flight carbon footprint between Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) and Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA)
On average, flying from Pohnpei Island to Kwajalein generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Pohnpei Island to Kwajalein
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) and Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA).
Airport information
| Origin | Pohnpei International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pohnpei Island |
| Country: | Micronesia  |
| IATA Code: | PNI |
| ICAO Code: | PTPN |
| Coordinates: | 6°59′6″N, 158°12′32″E |
| Destination | Bucholz Army Airfield |
|---|---|
| City: | Kwajalein |
| Country: | Marshall Islands  |
| IATA Code: | KWA |
| ICAO Code: | PKWA |
| Coordinates: | 8°43′12″N, 167°43′55″E |
Airlines flying from Pohnpei Island (PNI) to Kwajalein (KWA)
| United Airlines |