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How far is Palm Island from Port Moresby?

The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Palm Island (Palm Island Airport) is 642 miles / 1033 kilometers / 558 nautical miles.

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – Palm Island Airport

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Distance from Port Moresby to Palm Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 641.625 miles
  • 1032.595 kilometers
  • 557.557 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
  • 644.812 miles
  • 1037.724 kilometers
  • 560.326 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 Palm Island?

The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Palm Island Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Port Moresby and Palm Island?

There is no time difference between Port Moresby and Palm Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Palm Island Airport (PMK)

On average, flying from Port Moresby to Palm Island generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port Moresby to Palm Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Palm Island Airport (PMK).

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 Palm Island Airport
City: Palm Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PMK
ICAO Code: YPAM
Coordinates: 18°45′19″S, 146°34′51″E