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How far is Tashigang from Pohnpei Island?

The distance between Pohnpei Island (Pohnpei International Airport) and Tashigang (Yongphulla Airport) is 4573 miles / 7359 kilometers / 3973 nautical miles.

Pohnpei International Airport – Yongphulla Airport

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Distance from Pohnpei Island to Tashigang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4572.522 miles
  • 7358.760 kilometers
  • 3973.413 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
  • 4568.601 miles
  • 7352.450 kilometers
  • 3970.006 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 Tashigang?

The estimated flight time from Pohnpei International Airport to Yongphulla Airport is 9 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) and Yongphulla Airport (YON)

On average, flying from Pohnpei Island to Tashigang generates about 529 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 529 kilograms equals 1 166 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pohnpei Island to Tashigang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) and Yongphulla Airport (YON).

Airport information

Origin Pohnpei International Airport
City: Pohnpei Island
Country: Micronesia Flag of Micronesia
IATA Code: PNI
ICAO Code: PTPN
Coordinates: 6°59′6″N, 158°12′32″E
Destination Yongphulla Airport
City: Tashigang
Country: Bhutan Flag of Bhutan
IATA Code: YON
ICAO Code: VQTY
Coordinates: 27°15′23″N, 91°30′52″E