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How far is Lifou from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Lifou (Ouanaham Airport) is 1337 miles / 2152 kilometers / 1162 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Ouanaham Airport

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1337
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2152
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1162
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Distance from Sydney to Lifou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1337.353 miles
  • 2152.260 kilometers
  • 1162.128 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
  • 1338.164 miles
  • 2153.566 kilometers
  • 1162.833 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 Sydney to Lifou?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Ouanaham Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF)

On average, flying from Sydney to Lifou generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Lifou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF).

Airport information

Origin Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″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