How far is Port Moresby from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) is 1705 miles / 2743 kilometers / 1481 nautical miles.
Sydney Airport – Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Port Moresby
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Port Moresby. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1704.685 miles
- 2743.424 kilometers
- 1481.331 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- 1711.502 miles
- 2754.396 kilometers
- 1487.255 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 Sydney to Port Moresby?
The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Port Moresby?
The time difference between Sydney and Port Moresby is 1 hour. Port Moresby is 1 hour behind Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM)
On average, flying from Sydney to Port Moresby generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sydney to Port Moresby
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
| Destination | Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Port Moresby |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | POM |
| ICAO Code: | AYPY |
| Coordinates: | 9°26′36″S, 147°13′12″E |
Airlines flying from Sydney (SYD) to Port Moresby (POM)
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| Qantas |