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How far is Ofu from Lifuka?

The distance between Lifuka (Lifuka Island Airport) and Ofu (Ofu Airport) is 493 miles / 794 kilometers / 429 nautical miles.

Lifuka Island Airport – Ofu Airport

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Distance from Lifuka to Ofu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 493.303 miles
  • 793.894 kilometers
  • 428.668 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
  • 494.456 miles
  • 795.751 kilometers
  • 429.671 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 Lifuka to Ofu?

The estimated flight time from Lifuka Island Airport to Ofu Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) and Ofu Airport (OFU)

On average, flying from Lifuka to Ofu generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 215 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lifuka to Ofu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) and Ofu Airport (OFU).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Ofu Airport
City: Ofu
Country: American Samoa Flag of American Samoa
IATA Code: OFU
ICAO Code: NSAS
Coordinates: 14°11′3″S, 169°40′11″W