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How far is Koumac from Sola?

The distance between Sola (Vanua Lava Airport) and Koumac (Koumac Airport) is 509 miles / 819 kilometers / 442 nautical miles.

Vanua Lava Airport – Koumac Airport

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Distance from Sola to Koumac

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 508.831 miles
  • 818.884 kilometers
  • 442.162 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
  • 510.669 miles
  • 821.842 kilometers
  • 443.759 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 Sola to Koumac?

The estimated flight time from Vanua Lava Airport to Koumac Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sola and Koumac?

There is no time difference between Sola and Koumac.

Flight carbon footprint between Vanua Lava Airport (SLH) and Koumac Airport (KOC)

On average, flying from Sola to Koumac generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sola to Koumac

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vanua Lava Airport (SLH) and Koumac Airport (KOC).

Airport information

Origin Vanua Lava Airport
City: Sola
Country: Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu
IATA Code: SLH
ICAO Code: NVSC
Coordinates: 13°51′6″S, 167°32′13″E
Destination 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