How far is Vanua Balavu from Biak?

The distance between Biak (Frans Kaisiepo International Airport) and Vanua Balavu (Vanuabalavu Airport) is 3248 miles / 5226 kilometers / 2822 nautical miles.

Distance from Biak to Vanua Balavu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3247.596 miles
• 5226.499 kilometers
• 2822.084 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

• 3246.082 miles
• 5224.063 kilometers
• 2820.768 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 Vanua Balavu?

The estimated flight time from Frans Kaisiepo International Airport to Vanuabalavu Airport is 6 hours and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Biak and Vanua Balavu?

The time difference between Biak and Vanua Balavu is 3 hours. Vanua Balavu is 3 hours ahead of Biak.

Flight carbon footprint between Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK) and Vanuabalavu Airport (VBV)

On average, flying from Biak to Vanua Balavu generates about 364 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 364 kilograms equals 802 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Biak to Vanua Balavu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK) and Vanuabalavu Airport (VBV).

Airport information

Origin	Frans Kaisiepo International Airport
City:	Biak
Country:	Indonesia
IATA Code:	BIK
ICAO Code:	WABB
Coordinates:	1°11′24″S, 136°6′28″E

Destination	Vanuabalavu Airport
City:	Vanua Balavu
Country:	Fiji
IATA Code:	VBV
ICAO Code:	NFVB
Coordinates:	17°16′8″S, 178°58′33″W