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How far is South West Bay from Port Moresby?

The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and South West Bay (South West Bay Airport) is 1445 miles / 2326 kilometers / 1256 nautical miles.

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – South West Bay Airport

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Distance from Port Moresby to South West Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1445.403 miles
  • 2326.151 kilometers
  • 1256.021 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
  • 1444.580 miles
  • 2324.827 kilometers
  • 1255.306 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 South West Bay?

The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to South West Bay Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and South West Bay Airport (SWJ)

On average, flying from Port Moresby to South West Bay generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port Moresby to South West Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and South West Bay Airport (SWJ).

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 South West Bay Airport
City: South West Bay
Country: Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu
IATA Code: SWJ
ICAO Code: NVSX
Coordinates: 16°29′42″S, 167°26′16″E