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How far is Ballina from Nuku'alofa?

The distance between Nuku'alofa (Fuaʻamotu International Airport) and Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) is 2024 miles / 3257 kilometers / 1759 nautical miles.

Fuaʻamotu International Airport – Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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Distance from Nuku'alofa to Ballina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2023.796 miles
  • 3256.985 kilometers
  • 1758.631 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
  • 2021.066 miles
  • 3252.591 kilometers
  • 1756.259 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 Ballina?

The estimated flight time from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

On average, flying from Nuku'alofa to Ballina generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuku'alofa to Ballina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK).

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 Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
City: Ballina
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNK
ICAO Code: YBNA
Coordinates: 28°50′2″S, 153°33′43″E