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How far is Lifou from Koumac?

The distance between Koumac (Koumac Airport) and Lifou (Ouanaham Airport) is 194 miles / 312 kilometers / 168 nautical miles.

Koumac Airport – Ouanaham Airport

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Distance from Koumac to Lifou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 193.848 miles
  • 311.967 kilometers
  • 168.449 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
  • 193.558 miles
  • 311.501 kilometers
  • 168.197 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 Koumac to Lifou?

The estimated flight time from Koumac Airport to Ouanaham Airport is 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Koumac and Lifou?

There is no time difference between Koumac and Lifou.

Flight carbon footprint between Koumac Airport (KOC) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF)

On average, flying from Koumac to Lifou generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 118 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Koumac to Lifou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Koumac Airport (KOC) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF).

Airport information

Origin Koumac Airport
City: Koumac
Country: New Caledonia Flag of New Caledonia
IATA Code: KOC
ICAO Code: NWWK
Coordinates: 20°32′46″S, 164°15′21″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