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How far is Lifou from Brisbane?

The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and Lifou (Ouanaham Airport) is 1001 miles / 1610 kilometers / 869 nautical miles.

Brisbane Airport – Ouanaham Airport

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Distance from Brisbane to Lifou

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brisbane to Lifou. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1000.591 miles
  • 1610.295 kilometers
  • 869.490 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
  • 1000.075 miles
  • 1609.465 kilometers
  • 869.042 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 Brisbane to Lifou?

The estimated flight time from Brisbane Airport to Ouanaham Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF)

On average, flying from Brisbane to Lifou generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Brisbane to Lifou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF).

Airport information

Origin Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″E
Destination Ouanaham Airport
City: Lifou
Country: New Caledonia Flag of New Caledonia
IATA Code: LIF
ICAO Code: NWWL
Coordinates: 20°46′29″S, 167°14′24″E