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How far is Apia from Nuku'alofa?

The distance between Nuku'alofa (Fuaʻamotu International Airport) and Apia (Faleolo International Airport) is 550 miles / 885 kilometers / 478 nautical miles.

Fuaʻamotu International Airport – Faleolo International Airport

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Distance from Nuku'alofa to Apia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nuku'alofa to Apia. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 550.149 miles
  • 885.379 kilometers
  • 478.066 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
  • 552.252 miles
  • 888.764 kilometers
  • 479.894 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 Nuku'alofa to Apia?

The estimated flight time from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Faleolo International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nuku'alofa and Apia?

There is no time difference between Nuku'alofa and Apia.

Flight carbon footprint between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Faleolo International Airport (APW)

On average, flying from Nuku'alofa to Apia generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuku'alofa to Apia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Faleolo International Airport (APW).

Airport information

Origin Fuaʻamotu International Airport
City: Nuku'alofa
Country: Tonga Flag of Tonga
IATA Code: TBU
ICAO Code: NFTF
Coordinates: 21°14′28″S, 175°8′59″W
Destination Faleolo International Airport
City: Apia
Country: Samoa Flag of Samoa
IATA Code: APW
ICAO Code: NSFA
Coordinates: 13°49′47″S, 172°0′28″W