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How far is Paama from Port Moresby?

The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Paama (Paama Airport) is 1496 miles / 2408 kilometers / 1300 nautical miles.

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – Paama Airport

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Distance from Port Moresby to Paama

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1496.379 miles
  • 2408.188 kilometers
  • 1300.318 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
  • 1495.440 miles
  • 2406.678 kilometers
  • 1299.502 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 Paama?

The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Paama Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Paama Airport (PBJ)

On average, flying from Port Moresby to Paama generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port Moresby to Paama

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

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 Paama Airport
City: Paama
Country: Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu
IATA Code: PBJ
ICAO Code: NVSI
Coordinates: 16°26′20″S, 168°15′25″E