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How far is Luwu Regency from Lae?

The distance between Lae (Lae Nadzab Airport) and Luwu Regency (Bua Airport) is 1841 miles / 2962 kilometers / 1599 nautical miles.

Lae Nadzab Airport – Bua Airport

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Distance from Lae to Luwu Regency

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1840.513 miles
  • 2962.019 kilometers
  • 1599.362 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
  • 1838.620 miles
  • 2958.972 kilometers
  • 1597.717 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 Luwu Regency?

The estimated flight time from Lae Nadzab Airport to Bua Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Bua Airport (LLO)

On average, flying from Lae to Luwu Regency generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lae to Luwu Regency

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

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 Bua Airport
City: Luwu Regency
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: LLO
ICAO Code: WAFD
Coordinates: 3°4′58″S, 120°14′42″E