How far is Lae from Alotau?
The distance between Alotau (Gurney Airport) and Lae (Lae Nadzab Airport) is 356 miles / 574 kilometers / 310 nautical miles.
Gurney Airport – Lae Nadzab Airport
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Distance from Alotau to Lae
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alotau to Lae. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 356.437 miles
- 573.630 kilometers
- 309.736 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- 357.236 miles
- 574.916 kilometers
- 310.430 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 Alotau to Lae?
The estimated flight time from Gurney Airport to Lae Nadzab Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alotau and Lae?
Flight carbon footprint between Gurney Airport (GUR) and Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE)
On average, flying from Alotau to Lae generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 171 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Alotau to Lae
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gurney Airport (GUR) and Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Gurney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alotau |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | GUR |
| ICAO Code: | AYGN |
| Coordinates: | 10°18′41″S, 150°20′2″E |
| Destination | Lae Nadzab Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lae |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| IATA Code: | LAE |
| ICAO Code: | AYNZ |
| Coordinates: | 6°34′11″S, 146°43′33″E |