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How far is Lakeba from Port Moresby?

The distance between Port Moresby (Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport) and Lakeba (Lakeba Airport) is 2355 miles / 3790 kilometers / 2047 nautical miles.

Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport – Lakeba Airport

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Distance from Port Moresby to Lakeba

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Port Moresby to Lakeba. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2355.272 miles
  • 3790.442 kilometers
  • 2046.675 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
  • 2353.156 miles
  • 3787.038 kilometers
  • 2044.837 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 Port Moresby to Lakeba?

The estimated flight time from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport to Lakeba Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Lakeba Airport (LKB)

On average, flying from Port Moresby to Lakeba generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 570 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port Moresby to Lakeba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Lakeba Airport (LKB).

Airport information

Origin Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport
City: Port Moresby
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: POM
ICAO Code: AYPY
Coordinates: 9°26′36″S, 147°13′12″E
Destination Lakeba Airport
City: Lakeba
Country: Fiji Flag of Fiji
IATA Code: LKB
ICAO Code: NFNK
Coordinates: 18°11′57″S, 178°49′1″W