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How far is Wellington from Port Moresby?

The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Wellington (Wellington International Airport) is 2766 miles / 4452 kilometers / 2404 nautical miles.

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – Wellington International Airport

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Distance from Port Moresby to Wellington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2766.219 miles
  • 4451.797 kilometers
  • 2403.778 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
  • 2770.696 miles
  • 4459.003 kilometers
  • 2407.669 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 Wellington?

The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Wellington International Airport is 5 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Wellington International Airport (WLG)

On average, flying from Port Moresby to Wellington generates about 306 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 306 kilograms equals 676 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port Moresby to Wellington

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

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 Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E