How far is Lifuka from Nuku'alofa?
The distance between Nuku'alofa (Fuaʻamotu International Airport) and Lifuka (Lifuka Island Airport) is 114 miles / 183 kilometers / 99 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Lifuka (HPA) is 134 miles / 215 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 6 minutes.
Fuaʻamotu International Airport – Lifuka Island Airport
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Distance from Nuku'alofa to Lifuka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nuku'alofa to Lifuka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 113.555 miles
- 182.749 kilometers
- 98.677 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- 113.909 miles
- 183.319 kilometers
- 98.984 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 Nuku'alofa to Lifuka?
The estimated flight time from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Lifuka Island Airport is 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nuku'alofa and Lifuka?
Flight carbon footprint between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Lifuka Island Airport (HPA)
On average, flying from Nuku'alofa to Lifuka generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 42 kilograms equals 92 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nuku'alofa to Lifuka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Lifuka Island Airport (HPA).
Airport information
| Origin | Fuaʻamotu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nuku'alofa |
| Country: | Tonga  |
| IATA Code: | TBU |
| ICAO Code: | NFTF |
| Coordinates: | 21°14′28″S, 175°8′59″W |
| Destination | Lifuka Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lifuka |
| Country: | Tonga |
| IATA Code: | HPA |
| ICAO Code: | NFTL |
| Coordinates: | 19°46′37″S, 174°20′27″W |