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How far is Kieta from Lae?

The distance between Lae (Lae Nadzab Airport) and Kieta (Aropa Airport) is 619 miles / 996 kilometers / 538 nautical miles.

Lae Nadzab Airport – Aropa Airport

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996
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538
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Distance from Lae to Kieta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 619.042 miles
  • 996.252 kilometers
  • 537.933 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
  • 618.328 miles
  • 995.103 kilometers
  • 537.312 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 Kieta?

The estimated flight time from Lae Nadzab Airport to Aropa Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Aropa Airport (KIE)

On average, flying from Lae to Kieta generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lae to Kieta

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Aropa Airport
City: Kieta
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: KIE
ICAO Code: AYIQ
Coordinates: 6°18′19″S, 155°43′41″E