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How far is Palu from Popondetta?

The distance between Popondetta (Girua Airport) and Palu (Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport) is 2029 miles / 3266 kilometers / 1763 nautical miles.

Girua Airport – Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport

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2029
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3266
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1763
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Distance from Popondetta to Palu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2029.320 miles
  • 3265.874 kilometers
  • 1763.431 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
  • 2027.961 miles
  • 3263.688 kilometers
  • 1762.250 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 Palu?

The estimated flight time from Girua Airport to Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Girua Airport (PNP) and Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW)

On average, flying from Popondetta to Palu generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Popondetta to Palu

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

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 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