Distance from Washington to Port Moresby

The distance between Washington, United States and Port Moresby, Papua new Guinea is 14,545 km (9,038 miles) in a straight line. If a road route exists, expect roughly 18181 km (11297 miles) by car — around 227 h 16 min of driving.

Measure Value
Straight-line distance 14,545 km / 9,038 mi
Road distance (estimate) ≈ 18181 km / 11297 mi
Driving time (estimate) ≈ 227 h 16 min
Flight time (estimate) ≈ 17 h 37 min

Road distance and travel times are estimates based on the straight-line distance (road factor 1.25, average speed 80 km/h) — actual routes vary.

Place Latitude Longitude
Washington, United States 38.8920621 -77.0199124
Port Moresby, Papua new Guinea -9.4670693 147.1960341

Frequently asked questions

How far is Port Moresby from Washington?

The straight-line (air) distance from Washington, United States to Port Moresby, Papua new Guinea is 14,545 km (9,038 miles). By road it is roughly 18181 km (11297 miles), depending on the route.

How long does it take to drive from Washington to Port Moresby?

Approximately 227 h 16 min, assuming an 80 km/h average over an estimated road distance of 18181 km. Actual time depends on the route, traffic and border crossings.

How long is the flight from Washington to Port Moresby?

A direct flight covers 14,545 km in about 17 h 37 min at typical cruise speed, plus airport time. Not all city pairs have direct flights.

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