Distance from New Zealand South Island to Papua New Guinea
The distance from New Zealand South Island to Papua New Guinea is 3,043 miles, or 4,898 kilometers. This is the shortest air travel (straight-line) distance between New Zealand South Island and Papua New Guinea.
How far is New Zealand South Island from Papua New Guinea?
Air Travel Distance: 3,043 miles (4,898 km)
Flight Time: 6 hours and 12 minutes
New Zealand South Island Coordinates: 44.0000°S, 170.0000°E
Papua New Guinea Coordinates: 6.3150°S, 143.9555°E
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Distance and Coordinate Details
Distance between New Zealand South Island and Papua New Guinea3,043 miles (4,898 km)
Flight Time between New Zealand South Island and Papua New Guinea6 hours and 12 minutes
New Zealand South Island Coordinates44.00°S, 170.00°E
New Zealand South Island HemisphereSouthern
Distance from New Zealand South Island to Equator3,036 miles
Distance from New Zealand South Island to North Pole9,269 miles (14,917 km)
Distance from New Zealand South Island to South Pole3,182 miles (5,121 km)
Papua New Guinea Coordinates6.32°S, 143.96°E
Papua New Guinea HemisphereSouthern
Distance from Papua New Guinea to Equator436 miles
Distance from Papua New Guinea to North Pole6,662 miles (10,722 km)
Distance from Papua New Guinea to South Pole5,789 miles (9,316 km)
FAQs
How long does it take to fly from New Zealand South Island to Papua New Guinea?
If the average flight speed is assumed to be 550 mph, or 885.1 km/h, it takes around 6 hours and 12 minutes to reach Papua New Guinea from New Zealand South Island.
What is the distance between New Zealand South Island and Papua New Guinea?
The flight distance between New Zealand South Island and Papua New Guinea is 3,043 miles, which is equivalent to 4,898 kilometers.
Which location is closer to the equator, New Zealand South Island or Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea is closer to the equator. Papua New Guinea is around 436 miles from the equator, while New Zealand South Island is 3,036 miles away.