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How far is Makale from Popondetta?

The distance between Popondetta (Girua Airport) and Makale (Pongtiku Airport) is 1999 miles / 3216 kilometers / 1737 nautical miles.

Girua Airport – Pongtiku Airport

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1999
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3216
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1737
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Distance from Popondetta to Makale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1998.523 miles
  • 3216.311 kilometers
  • 1736.669 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
  • 1996.736 miles
  • 3213.436 kilometers
  • 1735.116 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 Makale?

The estimated flight time from Girua Airport to Pongtiku Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Girua Airport (PNP) and Pongtiku Airport (TTR)

On average, flying from Popondetta to Makale generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Popondetta to Makale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Girua Airport (PNP) and Pongtiku Airport (TTR).

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 Pongtiku Airport
City: Makale
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: TTR
ICAO Code: WAWT
Coordinates: 3°2′41″S, 119°49′19″E