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How far is Lifou from Paama?

The distance between Paama (Paama Airport) and Lifou (Ouanaham Airport) is 306 miles / 492 kilometers / 266 nautical miles.

Paama Airport – Ouanaham Airport

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Distance from Paama to Lifou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 305.571 miles
  • 491.768 kilometers
  • 265.534 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
  • 306.883 miles
  • 493.881 kilometers
  • 266.674 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 Paama to Lifou?

The estimated flight time from Paama Airport to Ouanaham Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Paama and Lifou?

There is no time difference between Paama and Lifou.

Flight carbon footprint between Paama Airport (PBJ) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF)

On average, flying from Paama to Lifou generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Paama to Lifou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paama Airport (PBJ) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF).

Airport information

Origin Paama Airport
City: Paama
Country: Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu
IATA Code: PBJ
ICAO Code: NVSI
Coordinates: 16°26′20″S, 168°15′25″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