How far is Goroka from Lae?
The distance between Lae (Lae Nadzab Airport) and Goroka (Goroka Airport) is 98 miles / 157 kilometers / 85 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lae (LAE) to Goroka (GKA) is 162 miles / 261 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Lae Nadzab Airport – Goroka Airport
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Distance from Lae to Goroka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lae to Goroka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 97.657 miles
- 157.163 kilometers
- 84.861 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- 97.620 miles
- 157.105 kilometers
- 84.830 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 Lae to Goroka?
The estimated flight time from Lae Nadzab Airport to Goroka Airport is 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lae and Goroka?
Flight carbon footprint between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Goroka Airport (GKA)
On average, flying from Lae to Goroka generates about 39 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 39 kilograms equals 87 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lae to Goroka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Goroka Airport (GKA).
Airport information
| Origin | Lae Nadzab Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lae |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | LAE |
| ICAO Code: | AYNZ |
| Coordinates: | 6°34′11″S, 146°43′33″E |
| Destination | Goroka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Goroka |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| IATA Code: | GKA |
| ICAO Code: | AYGA |
| Coordinates: | 6°4′54″S, 145°23′31″E |
Airlines flying from Lae (LAE) to Goroka (GKA)
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