How far is Maota from Nuku'alofa?
The distance between Nuku'alofa (Fuaʻamotu International Airport) and Maota (Maota Airport) is 550 miles / 885 kilometers / 478 nautical miles.
Fuaʻamotu International Airport – Maota Airport
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Distance from Nuku'alofa to Maota
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nuku'alofa to Maota. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 549.825 miles
- 884.858 kilometers
- 477.785 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- 552.001 miles
- 888.360 kilometers
- 479.676 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 Maota?
The estimated flight time from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Maota Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nuku'alofa and Maota?
Flight carbon footprint between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Maota Airport (MXS)
On average, flying from Nuku'alofa to Maota 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 Maota
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Maota Airport (MXS).
Airport information
| Origin | Fuaʻamotu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nuku'alofa |
| Country: | Tonga  |
| IATA Code: | TBU |
| ICAO Code: | NFTF |
| Coordinates: | 21°14′28″S, 175°8′59″W |
| Destination | Maota Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Maota |
| Country: | Samoa  |
| IATA Code: | MXS |
| ICAO Code: | NSMA |
| Coordinates: | 13°44′32″S, 172°15′28″W |