Current Date And Time In Lae, Papua New Guinea
Saturday, 15 August 2026
13:57:14 PGT
State: Morobe Province
Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (PGT)
Population: 76,255
Explore the interactive satellite map of Lae, a city in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, located in Australia And Oceania. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Lae — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Lae.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Australia And Oceania • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Papua New Guinea operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.7233° S | 146.9961° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -6.7233 | 146.9961 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 43' 24" S | 146° 59' 46" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 43.3998' S | 146° 59.7666' E |
| City | Lae |
| State | Morobe Province (Morobe) |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| Time Zone | +10:00 to +11:00 |
| Population | 76,255 |
| Elevation | 44 m / 144 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -6.7233, 146.9961 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lae to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Morobe Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulolo | Morobe Province | SW | 66 km | 41 mi | ~1h 6m | 🗺 View |
| Wau | Morobe Province | SW | 75 km | 47 mi | ~1h 15m | 🗺 View |
| Finschhafen | Morobe Province | E | 95 km | 59 mi | ~1h 35m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Morobe Province, the home state of Lae, along with each city's aerial distance from Lae, Morobe Province's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulolo | -7.2036° S | 146.6401° E | 677 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wau | -7.342° S | 146.724° E | 1,179 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Finschhafen | -6.604° S | 147.848° E | 1 m | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport IATA: LAE 34 km (21 mi) from Lae |
The exact GPS location of Lae gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Morobe Province. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Morobe Province state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Lae are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Lae lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Papua New Guinea map
Lae sits within Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, in the Australia And Oceania region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Lae for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Morobe Province. › Browse every city in Morobe Province
Coordinates for Lae in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Papua New Guinea. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Lae are latitude -6.7233° and longitude 146.9961°. In directional format: 6.7233° S, 146.9961° E. These coordinates mark the center of Lae in Morobe Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Lae is a city in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Lae sits at: Latitude 6° 43' 24" S and Longitude 146° 59' 46" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Lae has a population of approximately 76,255 people. This is roughly 10.403% of Morobe Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Morobe Province.
The interactive satellite map of Lae is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -6.7233, 146.9961 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lae in Morobe Province. For broader context, explore the Morobe Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Lae is Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE), roughly 34 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Lae sits at an elevation of approximately 44 meters (144 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Morobe Province.
The closest cities to Lae include Bulolo, Wau, Finschhafen. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Lae, sunrise is at 06:18 AM and sunset is at 06:14 PM, giving a day length of 11h 55m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lae's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lae is approximately 748 km (465 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 16,251 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lae — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Nova Sintra, Cabo Verde, roughly 1,282 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Lae is approximately 307 km (191 mi) S of Port Moresby, the national capital of Papua New Guinea, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
