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How far is Whakatane from Port Vila?

The distance between Port Vila (Bauerfield International Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 1487 miles / 2393 kilometers / 1292 nautical miles.

Bauerfield International Airport – Whakatane Airport

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Distance from Port Vila to Whakatane

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Port Vila to Whakatane. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1486.760 miles
  • 2392.708 kilometers
  • 1291.959 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
  • 1490.803 miles
  • 2399.216 kilometers
  • 1295.473 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 Port Vila to Whakatane?

The estimated flight time from Bauerfield International Airport to Whakatane Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)

On average, flying from Port Vila to Whakatane generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port Vila to Whakatane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) and Whakatane Airport (WHK).

Airport information

Origin Bauerfield International Airport
City: Port Vila
Country: Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu
IATA Code: VLI
ICAO Code: NVVV
Coordinates: 17°41′57″S, 168°19′12″E
Destination Whakatane Airport
City: Whakatane
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WHK
ICAO Code: NZWK
Coordinates: 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E