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How far is Alotau from Wapenamanda?

The distance between Wapenamanda (Wapenamanda Airport) and Alotau (Gurney Airport) is 545 miles / 878 kilometers / 474 nautical miles.

Wapenamanda Airport – Gurney Airport

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Distance from Wapenamanda to Alotau

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wapenamanda to Alotau. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 545.321 miles
  • 877.609 kilometers
  • 473.871 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
  • 545.923 miles
  • 878.579 kilometers
  • 474.395 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 Wapenamanda to Alotau?

The estimated flight time from Wapenamanda Airport to Gurney Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wapenamanda and Alotau?

There is no time difference between Wapenamanda and Alotau.

Flight carbon footprint between Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) and Gurney Airport (GUR)

On average, flying from Wapenamanda to Alotau generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 232 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wapenamanda to Alotau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) and Gurney Airport (GUR).

Airport information

Origin Wapenamanda Airport
City: Wapenamanda
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: WBM
ICAO Code: AYWD
Coordinates: 5°38′35″S, 143°53′42″E
Destination Gurney Airport
City: Alotau
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: GUR
ICAO Code: AYGN
Coordinates: 10°18′41″S, 150°20′2″E