How far is Saibai Island from Lae?
The distance between Lae (Lae Nadzab Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 341 miles / 549 kilometers / 296 nautical miles.
Lae Nadzab Airport – Saibai Island Airport
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Distance from Lae to Saibai Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lae to Saibai Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 340.826 miles
- 548.507 kilometers
- 296.170 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- 341.146 miles
- 549.022 kilometers
- 296.448 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 Saibai Island?
The estimated flight time from Lae Nadzab Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lae and Saibai Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)
On average, flying from Lae to Saibai Island generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 166 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lae to Saibai Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR).
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 | Saibai Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saibai Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SBR |
| ICAO Code: | YSII |
| Coordinates: | 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E |