How far is Lifou from Papeete?
The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Lifou (Ouanaham Airport) is 2821 miles / 4540 kilometers / 2452 nautical miles.
Faa'a International Airport – Ouanaham Airport
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Distance from Papeete to Lifou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Papeete to Lifou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2821.160 miles
- 4540.216 kilometers
- 2451.521 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- 2817.096 miles
- 4533.676 kilometers
- 2447.989 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 Papeete to Lifou?
The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Ouanaham Airport is 5 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Papeete and Lifou?
The time difference between Papeete and Lifou is 21 hours. Lifou is 21 hours ahead of Papeete.
Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF)
On average, flying from Papeete to Lifou generates about 313 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 313 kilograms equals 690 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Papeete to Lifou
See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF).
Airport information
| Origin | Faa'a International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Papeete |
| Country: | French Polynesia  |
| IATA Code: | PPT |
| ICAO Code: | NTAA |
| Coordinates: | 17°33′13″S, 149°36′25″W |
| Destination | Ouanaham Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lifou |
| Country: | New Caledonia  |
| IATA Code: | LIF |
| ICAO Code: | NWWL |
| Coordinates: | 20°46′29″S, 167°14′24″E |