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How far is Palu from Lae?

The distance between Lae (Lae Nadzab Airport) and Palu (Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport) is 1890 miles / 3042 kilometers / 1643 nautical miles.

Lae Nadzab Airport – Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport

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Distance from Lae to Palu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1890.427 miles
  • 3042.348 kilometers
  • 1642.736 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
  • 1888.819 miles
  • 3039.759 kilometers
  • 1641.338 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 Palu?

The estimated flight time from Lae Nadzab Airport to Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW)

On average, flying from Lae to Palu generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lae to Palu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW).

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 Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport
City: Palu
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PLW
ICAO Code: WAML
Coordinates: 0°55′6″S, 119°54′36″E