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How far is Popondetta from Lae?

The distance between Lae (Lae Nadzab Airport) and Popondetta (Girua Airport) is 188 miles / 303 kilometers / 163 nautical miles.

Lae Nadzab Airport – Girua Airport

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Distance from Lae to Popondetta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 188.039 miles
  • 302.619 kilometers
  • 163.401 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
  • 188.647 miles
  • 303.599 kilometers
  • 163.930 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 Popondetta?

The estimated flight time from Lae Nadzab Airport to Girua Airport is 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lae and Popondetta?

There is no time difference between Lae and Popondetta.

Flight carbon footprint between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Girua Airport (PNP)

On average, flying from Lae to Popondetta generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 116 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lae to Popondetta

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

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 Girua Airport
City: Popondetta
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: PNP
ICAO Code: AYGR
Coordinates: 8°48′16″S, 148°18′32″E

Airlines flying from Lae (LAE) to Popondetta (PNP)

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