How far is Goroka from Port Moresby?
The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Goroka (Goroka Airport) is 263 miles / 423 kilometers / 228 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Port Moresby (POM) to Goroka (GKA) is 709 miles / 1141 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 12 minutes.
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – Goroka Airport
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Distance from Port Moresby to Goroka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Port Moresby to Goroka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 262.797 miles
- 422.931 kilometers
- 228.365 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- 263.830 miles
- 424.593 kilometers
- 229.262 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 Port Moresby to Goroka?
The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Goroka Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Port Moresby and Goroka?
There is no time difference between Port Moresby and Goroka.
Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Goroka Airport (GKA)
On average, flying from Port Moresby to Goroka generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Port Moresby to Goroka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Goroka Airport (GKA).
Airport information
| Origin | Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Port Moresby |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | POM |
| ICAO Code: | AYPY |
| Coordinates: | 9°26′36″S, 147°13′12″E |
| Destination | Goroka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Goroka |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| IATA Code: | GKA |
| ICAO Code: | AYGA |
| Coordinates: | 6°4′54″S, 145°23′31″E |
Airlines flying from Port Moresby (POM) to Goroka (GKA)
| Air Niugini |
| PNG Air |