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How far is Lifou from Gaua?

The distance between Gaua (Gaua Airport) and Lifou (Ouanaham Airport) is 451 miles / 727 kilometers / 392 nautical miles.

Gaua Airport – Ouanaham Airport

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Distance from Gaua to Lifou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 451.489 miles
  • 726.601 kilometers
  • 392.333 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
  • 453.601 miles
  • 730.000 kilometers
  • 394.168 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 Lifou?

The estimated flight time from Gaua Airport to Ouanaham Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gaua and Lifou?

There is no time difference between Gaua and Lifou.

Flight carbon footprint between Gaua Airport (ZGU) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF)

On average, flying from Gaua to Lifou generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gaua to Lifou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gaua Airport (ZGU) and Ouanaham Airport (LIF).

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 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