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How far is Vanua Balavu from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Vanua Balavu (Vanuabalavu Airport) is 5580 miles / 8980 kilometers / 4849 nautical miles.

Portland International Airport – Vanuabalavu Airport

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Distance from Portland to Vanua Balavu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5579.843 miles
  • 8979.887 kilometers
  • 4848.751 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
  • 5590.428 miles
  • 8996.921 kilometers
  • 4857.949 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 Portland to Vanua Balavu?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Vanuabalavu Airport is 11 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Vanuabalavu Airport (VBV)

On average, flying from Portland to Vanua Balavu generates about 660 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 660 kilograms equals 1 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Portland to Vanua Balavu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Vanuabalavu Airport (VBV).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″W
Destination Vanuabalavu Airport
City: Vanua Balavu
Country: Fiji Flag of Fiji
IATA Code: VBV
ICAO Code: NFVB
Coordinates: 17°16′8″S, 178°58′33″W