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How far is Paama from Nuku'alofa?

The distance between Nuku'alofa (Fuaʻamotu International Airport) and Paama (Paama Airport) is 1135 miles / 1826 kilometers / 986 nautical miles.

Fuaʻamotu International Airport – Paama Airport

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Distance from Nuku'alofa to Paama

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1134.934 miles
  • 1826.500 kilometers
  • 986.231 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
  • 1133.850 miles
  • 1824.754 kilometers
  • 985.288 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 Paama?

The estimated flight time from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Paama Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Paama Airport (PBJ)

On average, flying from Nuku'alofa to Paama generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuku'alofa to Paama

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

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 Paama Airport
City: Paama
Country: Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu
IATA Code: PBJ
ICAO Code: NVSI
Coordinates: 16°26′20″S, 168°15′25″E