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How far is Norfolk Island from Port Vila?

The distance between Port Vila (Bauerfield International Airport) and Norfolk Island (Norfolk Island Airport) is 781 miles / 1257 kilometers / 679 nautical miles.

Bauerfield International Airport – Norfolk Island Airport

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Distance from Port Vila to Norfolk Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Port Vila to Norfolk Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 780.927 miles
  • 1256.780 kilometers
  • 678.607 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
  • 784.049 miles
  • 1261.804 kilometers
  • 681.320 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 Port Vila to Norfolk Island?

The estimated flight time from Bauerfield International Airport to Norfolk Island Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) and Norfolk Island Airport (NLK)

On average, flying from Port Vila to Norfolk Island generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Port Vila to Norfolk Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) and Norfolk Island Airport (NLK).

Airport information

Origin Bauerfield International Airport
City: Port Vila
Country: Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu
IATA Code: VLI
ICAO Code: NVVV
Coordinates: 17°41′57″S, 168°19′12″E
Destination Norfolk Island Airport
City: Norfolk Island
Country: Norfolk Island Flag of Norfolk Island
IATA Code: NLK
ICAO Code: YSNF
Coordinates: 29°2′29″S, 167°56′20″E