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How far is Palu from Port Moresby?

The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Palu (Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport) is 1969 miles / 3168 kilometers / 1711 nautical miles.

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport

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Distance from Port Moresby to Palu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1968.633 miles
  • 3168.207 kilometers
  • 1710.695 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
  • 1967.532 miles
  • 3166.436 kilometers
  • 1709.739 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 Palu?

The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW)

On average, flying from Port Moresby to Palu generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port Moresby to Palu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW).

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 Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport
City: Palu
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PLW
ICAO Code: WAML
Coordinates: 0°55′6″S, 119°54′36″E