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How far is Vanua Balavu from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Vanua Balavu (Vanuabalavu Airport) is 7960 miles / 12810 kilometers / 6917 nautical miles.

Portland International Jetport – 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)
  • 7959.611 miles
  • 12809.752 kilometers
  • 6916.713 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
  • 7960.765 miles
  • 12811.610 kilometers
  • 6917.716 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 Jetport to Vanuabalavu Airport is 15 hours and 34 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Portland to Vanua Balavu generates about 992 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 992 kilograms equals 2 188 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 Jetport (PWM) and Vanuabalavu Airport (VBV).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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