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How far is Lifou from Auckland?

The distance between Auckland (Auckland Airport) and Lifou (Ouanaham Airport) is 1207 miles / 1942 kilometers / 1049 nautical miles.

Auckland Airport – Ouanaham Airport

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1049
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Distance from Auckland to Lifou

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Auckland to Lifou. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1206.936 miles
  • 1942.375 kilometers
  • 1048.798 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
  • 1209.949 miles
  • 1947.224 kilometers
  • 1051.417 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 Auckland to Lifou?

The estimated flight time from Auckland Airport to Ouanaham Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF)

On average, flying from Auckland to Lifou generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Auckland to Lifou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF).

Airport information

Origin Auckland Airport
City: Auckland
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: AKL
ICAO Code: NZAA
Coordinates: 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″E
Destination Ouanaham Airport
City: Lifou
Country: New Caledonia Flag of New Caledonia
IATA Code: LIF
ICAO Code: NWWL
Coordinates: 20°46′29″S, 167°14′24″E