Distance from Goroka to Carleton

🇵🇬 Goroka, Papua New Guinea🇺🇸 Carleton, United States

Goroka → Carleton
13,773 km
8,558 miles · 7,437 nautical miles
GorokaCarleton
17 h 37 min
Flight (if direct)
8 d 6 h
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (42°)
-15 h
Time difference

About this route

Spanning 13,773 km (8,558 miles), the route from Goroka to Carleton is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 17 h 37 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near La Nueva Victoria, Mexico.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance13,773 km / 8,558 mi / 7,437 nmi
Estimated road distance17,905 km / 11,125 mi
Estimated flight time17 h 37 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time8 d 6 h (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing42° — northeast
Geographic midpointNear La Nueva Victoria, Mexico
Time differenceCarleton is -15 h (UTC+10:00 → UTC-05:00)
Goroka coordinates-6.05, 145.3833
Carleton coordinates42.0592, -83.3908

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Carleton from Goroka?
Carleton is 13,773 km (8,558 miles) from Goroka measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 17,905 km (11,125 mi).
How long is the flight from Goroka to Carleton?
If a direct flight operates between Goroka and Carleton, it would take approximately 17 h 37 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 Goroka and Carleton?
Carleton has 15 hours behind Goroka. Goroka uses UTC+10:00 and Carleton uses UTC-05:00.
What is the halfway point between Goroka and Carleton?
The geographic midpoint between Goroka and Carleton is near La Nueva Victoria, Mexico, roughly 6,886 km from each city.
In which direction is Carleton from Goroka?
Carleton lies to the northeast of Goroka, at an initial bearing of 42°.