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How far is Butuan from Lae?

The distance between Lae (Lae Nadzab Airport) and Butuan (Bancasi Airport) is 1812 miles / 2916 kilometers / 1575 nautical miles.

Lae Nadzab Airport – Bancasi Airport

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Distance from Lae to Butuan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1812.021 miles
  • 2916.166 kilometers
  • 1574.603 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
  • 1814.164 miles
  • 2919.614 kilometers
  • 1576.465 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 Butuan?

The estimated flight time from Lae Nadzab Airport to Bancasi Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Bancasi Airport (BXU)

On average, flying from Lae to Butuan generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 443 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lae to Butuan

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

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 Bancasi Airport
City: Butuan
Country: Philippines Flag of Philippines
IATA Code: BXU
ICAO Code: RPME
Coordinates: 8°57′4″N, 125°28′40″E