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How far is Wamena from Lae?

The distance between Lae (Lae Nadzab Airport) and Wamena (Wamena Airport) is 561 miles / 903 kilometers / 488 nautical miles.

Lae Nadzab Airport – Wamena Airport

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Distance from Lae to Wamena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 561.247 miles
  • 903.240 kilometers
  • 487.710 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
  • 560.946 miles
  • 902.755 kilometers
  • 487.449 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 Wamena?

The estimated flight time from Lae Nadzab Airport to Wamena Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Wamena Airport (WMX)

On average, flying from Lae to Wamena generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 237 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lae to Wamena

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

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 Wamena Airport
City: Wamena
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: WMX
ICAO Code: WAJW
Coordinates: 4°6′9″S, 138°57′25″E