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How far is Tauranga from Nuku'alofa?

The distance between Nuku'alofa (Fuaʻamotu International Airport) and Tauranga (Tauranga Airport) is 1245 miles / 2003 kilometers / 1082 nautical miles.

Fuaʻamotu International Airport – Tauranga Airport

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Distance from Nuku'alofa to Tauranga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1244.618 miles
  • 2003.018 kilometers
  • 1081.543 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
  • 1247.433 miles
  • 2007.549 kilometers
  • 1083.990 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 Tauranga?

The estimated flight time from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Tauranga Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Tauranga Airport (TRG)

On average, flying from Nuku'alofa to Tauranga generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuku'alofa to Tauranga

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Tauranga Airport
City: Tauranga
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: TRG
ICAO Code: NZTG
Coordinates: 37°40′18″S, 176°11′45″E