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How far is Nelson from Port Moresby?

The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 2707 miles / 4357 kilometers / 2353 nautical miles.

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – Nelson Airport

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Distance from Port Moresby to Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2707.241 miles
  • 4356.882 kilometers
  • 2352.528 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
  • 2712.011 miles
  • 4364.559 kilometers
  • 2356.673 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 Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Nelson Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Nelson Airport (NSN)

On average, flying from Port Moresby to Nelson generates about 299 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 299 kilograms equals 660 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port Moresby to Nelson

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

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 Nelson Airport
City: Nelson
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: NSN
ICAO Code: NZNS
Coordinates: 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E