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How far is Richmond from Nuku'alofa?

The distance between Nuku'alofa (Fuaʻamotu International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 2689 miles / 4328 kilometers / 2337 nautical miles.

Fuaʻamotu International Airport – Richmond Airport

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Distance from Nuku'alofa to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2689.007 miles
  • 4327.538 kilometers
  • 2336.683 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
  • 2684.855 miles
  • 4320.856 kilometers
  • 2333.075 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Richmond Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Nuku'alofa to Richmond generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 656 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuku'alofa to Richmond

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

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 Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E