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How far is Sumbawa from Lae?

The distance between Lae (Lae Nadzab Airport) and Sumbawa (Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport) is 2014 miles / 3241 kilometers / 1750 nautical miles.

Lae Nadzab Airport – Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport

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Distance from Lae to Sumbawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2014.140 miles
  • 3241.444 kilometers
  • 1750.240 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
  • 2011.830 miles
  • 3237.727 kilometers
  • 1748.233 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 Sumbawa?

The estimated flight time from Lae Nadzab Airport to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)

On average, flying from Lae to Sumbawa generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lae to Sumbawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ).

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 Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport
City: Sumbawa
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: SWQ
ICAO Code: WADS
Coordinates: 8°29′20″S, 117°24′43″E