How far is Wangi-wangi Island from Lae?
The distance between Lae (Lae Nadzab Airport) and Wangi-wangi Island (Matahora Airport) is 1591 miles / 2561 kilometers / 1383 nautical miles.
Lae Nadzab Airport – Matahora Airport
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Distance from Lae to Wangi-wangi Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lae to Wangi-wangi Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1591.061 miles
- 2560.564 kilometers
- 1382.594 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- 1589.258 miles
- 2557.663 kilometers
- 1381.027 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 Wangi-wangi Island?
The estimated flight time from Lae Nadzab Airport to Matahora Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lae and Wangi-wangi Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Matahora Airport (WNI)
On average, flying from Lae to Wangi-wangi Island generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lae to Wangi-wangi Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Matahora Airport (WNI).
Airport information
| Origin | Lae Nadzab Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lae |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | LAE |
| ICAO Code: | AYNZ |
| Coordinates: | 6°34′11″S, 146°43′33″E |
| Destination | Matahora Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wangi-wangi Island |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | WNI |
| ICAO Code: | WAWD |
| Coordinates: | 5°17′38″S, 123°38′2″E |