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How far is Whakatane from Nouméa?

The distance between Nouméa (La Tontouta International Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 1268 miles / 2040 kilometers / 1101 nautical miles.

La Tontouta International Airport – Whakatane Airport

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Distance from Nouméa to Whakatane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1267.558 miles
  • 2039.937 kilometers
  • 1101.478 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
  • 1269.836 miles
  • 2043.603 kilometers
  • 1103.457 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 Nouméa to Whakatane?

The estimated flight time from La Tontouta International Airport to Whakatane Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)

On average, flying from Nouméa to Whakatane generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouméa to Whakatane

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) and Whakatane Airport (WHK).

Airport information

Origin La Tontouta International Airport
City: Nouméa
Country: New Caledonia Flag of New Caledonia
IATA Code: NOU
ICAO Code: NWWW
Coordinates: 22°0′52″S, 166°12′46″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