How far is Lifuka from Vava'u?

The distance between Vava'u (Vavaʻu International Airport) and Lifuka (Lifuka Island Airport) is 86 miles / 138 kilometers / 74 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vava'u (VAV) to Lifuka (HPA) is 96 miles / 155 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 40 minutes.

Distance from Vava'u to Lifuka

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vava'u to Lifuka. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 85.628 miles
• 137.805 kilometers
• 74.409 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

• 85.973 miles
• 138.360 kilometers
• 74.708 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 Vava'u to Lifuka?

The estimated flight time from Vavaʻu International Airport to Lifuka Island Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Vava'u and Lifuka?

There is no time difference between Vava'u and Lifuka.

Flight carbon footprint between Vavaʻu International Airport (VAV) and Lifuka Island Airport (HPA)

On average, flying from Vava'u to Lifuka generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 83 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vava'u to Lifuka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vavaʻu International Airport (VAV) and Lifuka Island Airport (HPA).

Airport information

Origin	Vavaʻu International Airport
City:	Vava'u
Country:	Tonga
IATA Code:	VAV
ICAO Code:	NFTV
Coordinates:	18°35′7″S, 173°57′43″W

Destination	Lifuka Island Airport
City:	Lifuka
Country:	Tonga
IATA Code:	HPA
ICAO Code:	NFTL
Coordinates:	19°46′37″S, 174°20′27″W