Distance from Kiunga to Mapoon
Kiunga → Mapoon
669 km
≈ 416 miles · 361 nautical miles
KiungaMapoon
1 h 20 min
Flight (if direct)
9 h 40 min
Driving time (est.)
south
Direction (174°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Kiunga to Mapoon covers 669 km (416 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 870 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 669 km / 416 mi / 361 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 870 km / 541 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 1 h 20 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 9 h 40 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 174° — south |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+10:00 → UTC+10:00) |
| Kiunga coordinates | -6.1219, 141.2906 |
| Mapoon coordinates | -12.1096, 141.9022 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Kiunga and Mapoon — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Mapoon from Kiunga?
Mapoon is 669 km (416 miles) from Kiunga measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 870 km (541 mi).
How long is the flight from Kiunga to Mapoon?
If a direct flight operates between Kiunga and Mapoon, it would take approximately 1 h 20 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 Kiunga and Mapoon?
Mapoon has the same time zone offset. Kiunga uses UTC+10:00 and Mapoon uses UTC+10:00.
What is the halfway point between Kiunga and Mapoon?
The geographic midpoint between Kiunga and Mapoon is near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands, roughly 335 km from each city.
In which direction is Mapoon from Kiunga?
Mapoon lies to the south of Kiunga, at an initial bearing of 174°.