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How far is Lae from Brisbane?

The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and Lae (Lae Nadzab Airport) is 1492 miles / 2401 kilometers / 1296 nautical miles.

Brisbane Airport – Lae Nadzab Airport

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Distance from Brisbane to Lae

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1491.783 miles
  • 2400.792 kilometers
  • 1296.324 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
  • 1498.020 miles
  • 2410.829 kilometers
  • 1301.744 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 Brisbane to Lae?

The estimated flight time from Brisbane Airport to Lae Nadzab Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Lae?

There is no time difference between Brisbane and Lae.

Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE)

On average, flying from Brisbane to Lae generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Brisbane to Lae

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE).

Airport information

Origin Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″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