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How far is Lae from Port Moresby?

The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Lae (Lae Nadzab Airport) is 200 miles / 322 kilometers / 174 nautical miles.

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – Lae Nadzab Airport

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Distance from Port Moresby to Lae

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Port Moresby to Lae. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 200.352 miles
  • 322.435 kilometers
  • 174.101 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 201.399 miles
  • 324.121 kilometers
  • 175.011 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Port Moresby to Lae?

The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Lae Nadzab Airport is 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Port Moresby and Lae?

There is no time difference between Port Moresby and Lae.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE)

On average, flying from Port Moresby to Lae generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 120 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port Moresby to Lae

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE).

Airport information

Origin Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
City: Port Moresby
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: POM
ICAO Code: AYPY
Coordinates: 9°26′36″S, 147°13′12″E
Destination Lae Nadzab Airport
City: Lae
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: LAE
ICAO Code: AYNZ
Coordinates: 6°34′11″S, 146°43′33″E

Airlines flying from Port Moresby (POM) to Lae (LAE)

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