How far is Wewak from Lae?
The distance between Lae (Lae Nadzab Airport) and Wewak (Wewak Airport) is 294 miles / 473 kilometers / 256 nautical miles.
Lae Nadzab Airport – Wewak Airport
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Distance from Lae to Wewak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lae to Wewak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 294.028 miles
- 473.193 kilometers
- 255.504 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- 294.650 miles
- 474.193 kilometers
- 256.043 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 Wewak?
The estimated flight time from Lae Nadzab Airport to Wewak Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lae and Wewak?
Flight carbon footprint between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Wewak Airport (WWK)
On average, flying from Lae to Wewak generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lae to Wewak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Wewak Airport (WWK).
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 | Wewak Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wewak |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| IATA Code: | WWK |
| ICAO Code: | AYWK |
| Coordinates: | 3°35′1″S, 143°40′8″E |