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How far is Lifou from Ouvéa?

The distance between Ouvéa (Ouvéa Airport) and Lifou (Ouanaham Airport) is 44 miles / 71 kilometers / 38 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ouvéa (UVE) to Lifou (LIF) is 13 miles / 21 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 minutes.

Ouvéa Airport – Ouanaham Airport

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Distance from Ouvéa to Lifou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 44.151 miles
  • 71.054 kilometers
  • 38.366 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
  • 44.094 miles
  • 70.963 kilometers
  • 38.317 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 Ouvéa to Lifou?

The estimated flight time from Ouvéa Airport to Ouanaham Airport is 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Ouvéa and Lifou?

There is no time difference between Ouvéa and Lifou.

Flight carbon footprint between Ouvéa Airport (UVE) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF)

On average, flying from Ouvéa to Lifou generates about 32 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 32 kilograms equals 69 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ouvéa to Lifou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ouvéa Airport (UVE) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF).

Airport information

Origin Ouvéa Airport
City: Ouvéa
Country: New Caledonia Flag of New Caledonia
IATA Code: UVE
ICAO Code: NWWV
Coordinates: 20°38′26″S, 166°34′22″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