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How far is Palangkaraya from Wamena?

The distance between Wamena (Wamena Airport) and Palangkaraya (Tjilik Riwut Airport) is 1732 miles / 2788 kilometers / 1505 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wamena (WMX) to Palangkaraya (PKY) is 3676 miles / 5916 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 208 hours 2 minutes.

Wamena Airport – Tjilik Riwut Airport

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Distance from Wamena to Palangkaraya

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wamena to Palangkaraya. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1732.306 miles
  • 2787.876 kilometers
  • 1505.333 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
  • 1730.416 miles
  • 2784.835 kilometers
  • 1503.691 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 Wamena to Palangkaraya?

The estimated flight time from Wamena Airport to Tjilik Riwut Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wamena Airport (WMX) and Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY)

On average, flying from Wamena to Palangkaraya generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wamena to Palangkaraya

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wamena Airport (WMX) and Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY).

Airport information

Origin Wamena Airport
City: Wamena
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: WMX
ICAO Code: WAJW
Coordinates: 4°6′9″S, 138°57′25″E
Destination Tjilik Riwut Airport
City: Palangkaraya
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PKY
ICAO Code: WAOP
Coordinates: 2°13′30″S, 113°56′34″E