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How far is Wangi-wangi Island from Kiunga?

The distance between Kiunga (Kiunga Airport) and Wangi-wangi Island (Matahora Airport) is 1216 miles / 1957 kilometers / 1057 nautical miles.

Kiunga Airport – Matahora Airport

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Distance from Kiunga to Wangi-wangi Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kiunga to Wangi-wangi Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1215.993 miles
  • 1956.951 kilometers
  • 1056.669 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
  • 1214.612 miles
  • 1954.728 kilometers
  • 1055.469 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 Kiunga to Wangi-wangi Island?

The estimated flight time from Kiunga Airport to Matahora Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kiunga Airport (UNG) and Matahora Airport (WNI)

On average, flying from Kiunga to Wangi-wangi Island generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kiunga to Wangi-wangi Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kiunga Airport (UNG) and Matahora Airport (WNI).

Airport information

Origin Kiunga Airport
City: Kiunga
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: UNG
ICAO Code: AYKI
Coordinates: 6°7′32″S, 141°16′55″E
Destination Matahora Airport
City: Wangi-wangi Island
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: WNI
ICAO Code: WAWD
Coordinates: 5°17′38″S, 123°38′2″E