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How far is Koumac from Gaua?

The distance between Gaua (Gaua Airport) and Koumac (Koumac Airport) is 488 miles / 785 kilometers / 424 nautical miles.

Gaua Airport – Koumac Airport

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Distance from Gaua to Koumac

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gaua to Koumac. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 487.549 miles
  • 784.634 kilometers
  • 423.669 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
  • 489.238 miles
  • 787.352 kilometers
  • 425.136 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 Gaua to Koumac?

The estimated flight time from Gaua Airport to Koumac Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gaua and Koumac?

There is no time difference between Gaua and Koumac.

Flight carbon footprint between Gaua Airport (ZGU) and Koumac Airport (KOC)

On average, flying from Gaua to Koumac generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gaua to Koumac

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gaua Airport (ZGU) and Koumac Airport (KOC).

Airport information

Origin Gaua Airport
City: Gaua
Country: Vanuatu Flag of Vanuatu
IATA Code: ZGU
ICAO Code: NVSQ
Coordinates: 14°13′5″S, 167°35′13″E
Destination Koumac Airport
City: Koumac
Country: New Caledonia Flag of New Caledonia
IATA Code: KOC
ICAO Code: NWWK
Coordinates: 20°32′46″S, 164°15′21″E