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How far is Lifou from South West Bay?

The distance between South West Bay (South West Bay Airport) and Lifou (Ouanaham Airport) is 295 miles / 474 kilometers / 256 nautical miles.

South West Bay Airport – Ouanaham Airport

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Distance from South West Bay to Lifou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 294.644 miles
  • 474.183 kilometers
  • 256.038 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
  • 295.990 miles
  • 476.349 kilometers
  • 257.208 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 South West Bay to Lifou?

The estimated flight time from South West Bay Airport to Ouanaham Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between South West Bay and Lifou?

There is no time difference between South West Bay and Lifou.

Flight carbon footprint between South West Bay Airport (SWJ) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF)

On average, flying from South West Bay to Lifou generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from South West Bay to Lifou

See the map of the shortest flight path between South West Bay Airport (SWJ) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF).

Airport information

Origin South West Bay Airport
City: South West Bay
Country: Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu
IATA Code: SWJ
ICAO Code: NVSX
Coordinates: 16°29′42″S, 167°26′16″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