How far is Nuku'alofa from Vava'u?
The distance between Vava'u (Vavaʻu International Airport) and Nuku'alofa (Fuaʻamotu International Airport) is 198 miles / 319 kilometers / 172 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vava'u (VAV) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) is 226 miles / 363 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 34 minutes.
Vavaʻu International Airport – Fuaʻamotu International Airport
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Distance from Vava'u to Nuku'alofa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vava'u to Nuku'alofa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 198.367 miles
- 319.240 kilometers
- 172.376 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- 199.069 miles
- 320.371 kilometers
- 172.986 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 Vava'u to Nuku'alofa?
The estimated flight time from Vavaʻu International Airport to Fuaʻamotu International Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vava'u and Nuku'alofa?
Flight carbon footprint between Vavaʻu International Airport (VAV) and Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)
On average, flying from Vava'u to Nuku'alofa generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 120 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vava'u to Nuku'alofa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vavaʻu International Airport (VAV) and Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU).
Airport information
| Origin | Vavaʻu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vava'u |
| Country: | Tonga  |
| IATA Code: | VAV |
| ICAO Code: | NFTV |
| Coordinates: | 18°35′7″S, 173°57′43″W |
| Destination | Fuaʻamotu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nuku'alofa |
| Country: | Tonga |
| IATA Code: | TBU |
| ICAO Code: | NFTF |
| Coordinates: | 21°14′28″S, 175°8′59″W |