How far is Vava'u from Nuku'alofa?
The distance between Nuku'alofa (Fuaʻamotu International Airport) and Vava'u (Vavaʻu International Airport) is 198 miles / 319 kilometers / 172 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Vava'u (VAV) is 226 miles / 363 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 34 minutes.
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Distance from Nuku'alofa to Vava'u
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nuku'alofa to Vava'u. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 198.367 miles
- 319.240 kilometers
- 172.376 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- 199.069 miles
- 320.371 kilometers
- 172.986 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 Vava'u?
The estimated flight time from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Vavaʻu International Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nuku'alofa and Vava'u?
Flight carbon footprint between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Vavaʻu International Airport (VAV)
On average, flying from Nuku'alofa to Vava'u generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 120 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 Vava'u
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Vavaʻu International Airport (VAV).
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 | Vavaʻu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vava'u |
| Country: | Tonga |
| IATA Code: | VAV |
| ICAO Code: | NFTV |
| Coordinates: | 18°35′7″S, 173°57′43″W |