How far is Wipim from Lae?
The distance between Lae (Lae Nadzab Airport) and Wipim (Wipim Airport) is 304 miles / 490 kilometers / 265 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lae (LAE) to Wipim (WPM) is 553 miles / 890 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 47 minutes.
Lae Nadzab Airport – Wipim Airport
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Distance from Lae to Wipim
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lae to Wipim. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 304.426 miles
- 489.926 kilometers
- 264.539 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- 304.574 miles
- 490.164 kilometers
- 264.667 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 Wipim?
The estimated flight time from Lae Nadzab Airport to Wipim Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lae and Wipim?
Flight carbon footprint between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Wipim Airport (WPM)
On average, flying from Lae to Wipim generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lae to Wipim
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) and Wipim Airport (WPM).
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 | Wipim Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wipim |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea |
| IATA Code: | WPM |
| ICAO Code: | AYXP |
| Coordinates: | 8°47′17″S, 142°52′55″E |