Distance from Aitape to Vanimo

🇵🇬 Aitape, Papua New Guinea🇵🇬 Vanimo, Papua New Guinea

Aitape → Vanimo
127 km
79 miles · 68 nautical miles
AitapeVanimo
39 min
Flight (if direct)
1 h 50 min
Driving time (est.)
west-northwest
Direction (293°)
0 h
Time difference

About this route

Aitape and Vanimo sit 127 km apart, a classic regional journey. That is roughly 79 miles measured in a straight line between the two city centres.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near El Caney, Cuba.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance127 km / 79 mi / 68 nmi
Estimated road distance165 km / 102 mi
Estimated flight time39 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time1 h 50 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing293° — west-northwest
Geographic midpointNear El Caney, Cuba
Time differenceSame time zone offset (UTC+10:00 → UTC+10:00)
Aitape coordinates-3.137, 142.3491
Vanimo coordinates-2.6837, 141.302

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Aitape and Vanimo — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Vanimo from Aitape?
Vanimo is 127 km (79 miles) from Aitape measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 165 km (102 mi).
How long is the flight from Aitape to Vanimo?
If a direct flight operates between Aitape and Vanimo, it would take approximately 39 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Aitape and Vanimo?
Vanimo has the same time zone offset. Aitape uses UTC+10:00 and Vanimo uses UTC+10:00.
What is the halfway point between Aitape and Vanimo?
The geographic midpoint between Aitape and Vanimo is near El Caney, Cuba, roughly 63 km from each city.
In which direction is Vanimo from Aitape?
Vanimo lies to the west-northwest of Aitape, at an initial bearing of 293°.