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How far is Palu from Tokua?

The distance between Tokua (Rabaul Airport) and Palu (Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport) is 2256 miles / 3630 kilometers / 1960 nautical miles.

Rabaul Airport – Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport

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Distance from Tokua to Palu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2255.512 miles
  • 3629.895 kilometers
  • 1959.986 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
  • 2253.138 miles
  • 3626.074 kilometers
  • 1957.924 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 Tokua to Palu?

The estimated flight time from Rabaul Airport to Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rabaul Airport (RAB) and Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW)

On average, flying from Tokua to Palu generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 544 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tokua to Palu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rabaul Airport (RAB) and Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW).

Airport information

Origin Rabaul Airport
City: Tokua
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: RAB
ICAO Code: AYTK
Coordinates: 4°20′25″S, 152°22′48″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