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How far is Lifuka from Biak?

The distance between Biak (Frans Kaisiepo International Airport) and Lifuka (Lifuka Island Airport) is 3586 miles / 5771 kilometers / 3116 nautical miles.

Frans Kaisiepo International Airport – Lifuka Island Airport

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Distance from Biak to Lifuka

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Biak to Lifuka. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3585.665 miles
  • 5770.568 kilometers
  • 3115.857 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
  • 3584.117 miles
  • 5768.078 kilometers
  • 3114.513 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 Biak to Lifuka?

The estimated flight time from Frans Kaisiepo International Airport to Lifuka Island Airport is 7 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK) and Lifuka Island Airport (HPA)

On average, flying from Biak to Lifuka generates about 405 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 405 kilograms equals 893 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Biak to Lifuka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK) and Lifuka Island Airport (HPA).

Airport information

Origin Frans Kaisiepo International Airport
City: Biak
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: BIK
ICAO Code: WABB
Coordinates: 1°11′24″S, 136°6′28″E
Destination Lifuka Island Airport
City: Lifuka
Country: Tonga Flag of Tonga
IATA Code: HPA
ICAO Code: NFTL
Coordinates: 19°46′37″S, 174°20′27″W