How far is Biak from Popondetta?

The distance between Popondetta (Girua Airport) and Biak (Frans Kaisiepo International Airport) is 990 miles / 1593 kilometers / 860 nautical miles.

Distance from Popondetta to Biak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 989.733 miles
• 1592.820 kilometers
• 860.054 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

• 990.446 miles
• 1593.969 kilometers
• 860.674 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 Biak?

The estimated flight time from Girua Airport to Frans Kaisiepo International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Popondetta and Biak?

The time difference between Popondetta and Biak is 1 hour. Biak is 1 hour behind Popondetta.

Flight carbon footprint between Girua Airport (PNP) and Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK)

On average, flying from Popondetta to Biak generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Popondetta to Biak

See the map of the shortest flight path between Girua Airport (PNP) and Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK).

Airport information

Origin	Girua Airport
City:	Popondetta
Country:	Papua New Guinea
IATA Code:	PNP
ICAO Code:	AYGR
Coordinates:	8°48′16″S, 148°18′32″E

Destination	Frans Kaisiepo International Airport
City:	Biak
Country:	Indonesia
IATA Code:	BIK
ICAO Code:	WABB
Coordinates:	1°11′24″S, 136°6′28″E