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How far is Lifuka from Nouméa?

The distance between Nouméa (La Tontouta International Airport) and Lifuka (Lifuka Island Airport) is 1266 miles / 2037 kilometers / 1100 nautical miles.

La Tontouta International Airport – Lifuka Island Airport

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Distance from Nouméa to Lifuka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1265.669 miles
  • 2036.897 kilometers
  • 1099.837 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
  • 1263.826 miles
  • 2033.931 kilometers
  • 1098.235 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 Nouméa to Lifuka?

The estimated flight time from La Tontouta International Airport to Lifuka Island Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) and Lifuka Island Airport (HPA)

On average, flying from Nouméa to Lifuka generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouméa to Lifuka

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) and Lifuka Island Airport (HPA).

Airport information

Origin La Tontouta International Airport
City: Nouméa
Country: New Caledonia Flag of New Caledonia
IATA Code: NOU
ICAO Code: NWWW
Coordinates: 22°0′52″S, 166°12′46″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