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How far is Nuku'alofa from Rotuma?

The distance between Rotuma (Rotuma Airport) and Nuku'alofa (Fuaʻamotu International Airport) is 792 miles / 1275 kilometers / 688 nautical miles.

Rotuma Airport – Fuaʻamotu International Airport

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688
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Distance from Rotuma to Nuku'alofa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rotuma to Nuku'alofa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 792.087 miles
  • 1274.741 kilometers
  • 688.305 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
  • 793.797 miles
  • 1277.492 kilometers
  • 689.791 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 Rotuma to Nuku'alofa?

The estimated flight time from Rotuma Airport to Fuaʻamotu International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rotuma Airport (RTA) and Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)

On average, flying from Rotuma to Nuku'alofa generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rotuma to Nuku'alofa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rotuma Airport (RTA) and Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU).

Airport information

Origin Rotuma Airport
City: Rotuma
Country: Fiji Flag of Fiji
IATA Code: RTA
ICAO Code: NFNR
Coordinates: 12°28′57″S, 177°4′15″E
Destination Fuaʻamotu International Airport
City: Nuku'alofa
Country: Tonga Flag of Tonga
IATA Code: TBU
ICAO Code: NFTF
Coordinates: 21°14′28″S, 175°8′59″W