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How far is Lakeba from Nuku'alofa?

The distance between Nuku'alofa (Fuaʻamotu International Airport) and Lakeba (Lakeba Airport) is 318 miles / 511 kilometers / 276 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Lakeba (LKB) is 22 miles / 35 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 minutes.

Fuaʻamotu International Airport – Lakeba Airport

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Distance from Nuku'alofa to Lakeba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 317.522 miles
  • 511.002 kilometers
  • 275.919 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
  • 317.870 miles
  • 511.562 kilometers
  • 276.221 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 Lakeba?

The estimated flight time from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Lakeba Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Lakeba Airport (LKB)

On average, flying from Nuku'alofa to Lakeba generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nuku'alofa to Lakeba

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

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 Lakeba Airport
City: Lakeba
Country: Fiji Flag of Fiji
IATA Code: LKB
ICAO Code: NFNK
Coordinates: 18°11′57″S, 178°49′1″W