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How far is Ballalae from Popondetta?

The distance between Popondetta (Girua Airport) and Ballalae (Balalae Airport) is 534 miles / 860 kilometers / 464 nautical miles.

Girua Airport – Balalae Airport

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Distance from Popondetta to Ballalae

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Popondetta to Ballalae. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 534.089 miles
  • 859.533 kilometers
  • 464.111 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
  • 533.656 miles
  • 858.837 kilometers
  • 463.735 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 Popondetta to Ballalae?

The estimated flight time from Girua Airport to Balalae Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Girua Airport (PNP) and Balalae Airport (BAS)

On average, flying from Popondetta to Ballalae generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 228 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Popondetta to Ballalae

See the map of the shortest flight path between Girua Airport (PNP) and Balalae Airport (BAS).

Airport information

Origin Girua Airport
City: Popondetta
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: PNP
ICAO Code: AYGR
Coordinates: 8°48′16″S, 148°18′32″E
Destination Balalae Airport
City: Ballalae
Country: Solomon Islands Flag of Solomon Islands
IATA Code: BAS
ICAO Code: AGGE
Coordinates: 6°58′1″S, 155°52′58″E