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How far is Luwu Regency from Port Moresby?

The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Luwu Regency (Bua Airport) is 1904 miles / 3065 kilometers / 1655 nautical miles.

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – Bua Airport

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Distance from Port Moresby to Luwu Regency

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1904.453 miles
  • 3064.920 kilometers
  • 1654.924 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
  • 1902.911 miles
  • 3062.438 kilometers
  • 1653.584 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 Luwu Regency?

The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Bua Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Bua Airport (LLO)

On average, flying from Port Moresby to Luwu Regency generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 460 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port Moresby to Luwu Regency

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

Airport information

Origin Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
City: Port Moresby
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: POM
ICAO Code: AYPY
Coordinates: 9°26′36″S, 147°13′12″E
Destination Bua Airport
City: Luwu Regency
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: LLO
ICAO Code: WAFD
Coordinates: 3°4′58″S, 120°14′42″E