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How far is Lifou from Osaka?

The distance between Osaka (Kansai International Airport) and Lifou (Ouanaham Airport) is 4341 miles / 6986 kilometers / 3772 nautical miles.

Kansai International Airport – Ouanaham Airport

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Distance from Osaka to Lifou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4340.601 miles
  • 6985.519 kilometers
  • 3771.879 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
  • 4354.956 miles
  • 7008.622 kilometers
  • 3784.353 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 Osaka to Lifou?

The estimated flight time from Kansai International Airport to Ouanaham Airport is 8 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF)

On average, flying from Osaka to Lifou generates about 499 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 499 kilograms equals 1 100 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Osaka to Lifou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF).

Airport information

Origin Kansai International Airport
City: Osaka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIX
ICAO Code: RJBB
Coordinates: 34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″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