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How far is Kwajalein from Funafuti?

The distance between Funafuti (Funafuti International Airport) and Kwajalein (Bucholz Army Airfield) is 1424 miles / 2292 kilometers / 1238 nautical miles.

Funafuti International Airport – Bucholz Army Airfield

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Distance from Funafuti to Kwajalein

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Funafuti to Kwajalein. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1424.153 miles
  • 2291.953 kilometers
  • 1237.555 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
  • 1429.120 miles
  • 2299.946 kilometers
  • 1241.871 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 Funafuti to Kwajalein?

The estimated flight time from Funafuti International Airport to Bucholz Army Airfield is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Funafuti and Kwajalein?

There is no time difference between Funafuti and Kwajalein.

Flight carbon footprint between Funafuti International Airport (FUN) and Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA)

On average, flying from Funafuti to Kwajalein generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Funafuti to Kwajalein

See the map of the shortest flight path between Funafuti International Airport (FUN) and Bucholz Army Airfield (KWA).

Airport information

Origin Funafuti International Airport
City: Funafuti
Country: Tuvalu Flag of Tuvalu
IATA Code: FUN
ICAO Code: NGFU
Coordinates: 8°31′30″S, 179°11′45″E
Destination Bucholz Army Airfield
City: Kwajalein
Country: Marshall Islands Flag of Marshall Islands
IATA Code: KWA
ICAO Code: PKWA
Coordinates: 8°43′12″N, 167°43′55″E