Distance from Goroka to Lufa
Goroka → Lufa
47 km
≈ 29 miles · 25 nautical miles
GorokaLufa
33 min
Flight (if direct)
41 min
Driving time (est.)
south-southwest
Direction (198°)
+1 h
Time difference
About this route
Goroka and Lufa are close neighbours — just 47 km apart as the crow flies, a trip most people would make by road rather than by air.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near El Caney, Cuba.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 47 km / 29 mi / 25 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 61 km / 38 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 33 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 41 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 198° — south-southwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near El Caney, Cuba |
| Time difference | Lufa is +1 h (UTC+10:00 → UTC+11:00) |
| Goroka coordinates | -6.05, 145.3833 |
| Lufa coordinates | -6.45, 145.25 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Goroka and Lufa — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Lufa from Goroka?
Lufa is 47 km (29 miles) from Goroka measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 61 km (38 mi).
How long is the flight from Goroka to Lufa?
If a direct flight operates between Goroka and Lufa, it would take approximately 33 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 Lufa?
Lufa has 1 hour ahead of Goroka. Goroka uses UTC+10:00 and Lufa uses UTC+11:00.
What is the halfway point between Goroka and Lufa?
The geographic midpoint between Goroka and Lufa is near El Caney, Cuba, roughly 23 km from each city.
In which direction is Lufa from Goroka?
Lufa lies to the south-southwest of Goroka, at an initial bearing of 198°.