How far is Kaitaia from Port Moresby?

The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Kaitaia (Kaitaia Airport) is 2412 miles / 3882 kilometers / 2096 nautical miles.

Distance from Port Moresby to Kaitaia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Port Moresby to Kaitaia. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2412.321 miles
• 3882.254 kilometers
• 2096.250 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

• 2415.728 miles
• 3887.737 kilometers
• 2099.210 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 Kaitaia?

The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Kaitaia Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Port Moresby and Kaitaia?

The time difference between Port Moresby and Kaitaia is 3 hours. Kaitaia is 3 hours ahead of Port Moresby.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Kaitaia Airport (KAT)

On average, flying from Port Moresby to Kaitaia generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 584 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port Moresby to Kaitaia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Kaitaia Airport (KAT).

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	Kaitaia Airport
City:	Kaitaia
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	KAT
ICAO Code:	NZKT
Coordinates:	35°4′11″S, 173°17′6″E