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How far is Banda Islands from Apia?

The distance between Apia (Faleolo International Airport) and Banda Islands (Bandanaira Airport) is 4009 miles / 6451 kilometers / 3483 nautical miles.

Faleolo International Airport – Bandanaira Airport

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Distance from Apia to Banda Islands

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Apia to Banda Islands. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4008.610 miles
  • 6451.232 kilometers
  • 3483.387 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
  • 4004.437 miles
  • 6444.516 kilometers
  • 3479.760 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 Apia to Banda Islands?

The estimated flight time from Faleolo International Airport to Bandanaira Airport is 8 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Bandanaira Airport (NDA)

On average, flying from Apia to Banda Islands generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 008 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Apia to Banda Islands

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Bandanaira Airport (NDA).

Airport information

Origin Faleolo International Airport
City: Apia
Country: Samoa Flag of Samoa
IATA Code: APW
ICAO Code: NSFA
Coordinates: 13°49′47″S, 172°0′28″W
Destination Bandanaira Airport
City: Banda Islands
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: NDA
ICAO Code: WAPC
Coordinates: 4°31′17″S, 129°54′19″E