Distance from Japan to New Guinea
The distance from Japan to New Guinea is 2,849 miles, or 4,585 kilometers. This is the shortest air travel (straight-line) distance between Japan and New Guinea.
How far is Japan from New Guinea?
Air Travel Distance: 2,849 miles (4,585 km)
Flight Time: 5 hours and 51 minutes
Japan Coordinates: 36.2048°N, 138.2529°E
New Guinea Coordinates: 5.0000°S, 140.0000°E
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Distance and Coordinate Details
Distance between Japan and New Guinea2,849 miles (4,585 km)
Flight Time between Japan and New Guinea5 hours and 51 minutes
Japan Coordinates36.20°N, 138.25°E
Japan HemisphereNorthern
Distance from Japan to Equator2,498 miles
Distance from Japan to North Pole3,721 miles (5,988 km)
Distance from Japan to South Pole8,730 miles (14,049 km)
New Guinea Coordinates5.00°S, 140.00°E
New Guinea HemisphereSouthern
Distance from New Guinea to Equator345 miles
Distance from New Guinea to North Pole6,571 miles (10,575 km)
Distance from New Guinea to South Pole5,879 miles (9,462 km)
FAQs
How long does it take to fly from Japan to New Guinea?
If the average flight speed is assumed to be 550 mph, or 885.1 km/h, it takes around 5 hours and 51 minutes to reach New Guinea from Japan.
What is the distance between Japan and New Guinea?
The flight distance between Japan and New Guinea is 2,849 miles, which is equivalent to 4,585 kilometers.
Which location is closer to the equator, Japan or New Guinea?
New Guinea is closer to the equator. New Guinea is around 345 miles from the equator, while Japan is 2,498 miles away.