Nonstop flight route between Lamen Bay, Epi Island, Shéfa Province, Vanuatu and Milford Sound, New Zealand:
Departure Airport:
(16°35'3"S by 168°9'33"E)
Arrival Airport:
(44°40'23"S by 167°55'23"E)
Distance from LNB to MFN:
1,940.82 miles (3,123.44 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Lamen Bay Airport (LNB), Lamen Bay, Epi Island, Shéfa Province, Vanuatu and Milford Sound Airport (MFN), Milford Sound, New Zealand would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,941 miles (or 3,123 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the relatively short distance between Lamen Bay Airport and Milford Sound Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | LNB / NVSM |
| Airport Name: | Lamen Bay Airport |
| Location: | Lamen Bay, Epi Island, Shéfa Province, Vanuatu |
| GPS Coordinates: | 16°35'3"S by 168°9'33"E |
| Area Served: | Lamen Bay, Epi, Vanuatu |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 7 feet (2 meters) |
| View all routes: | Routes from LNB |
| More Information: | LNB Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | MFN / NZMF |
| Airport Name: | Milford Sound Airport |
| Location: | Milford Sound, New Zealand |
| GPS Coordinates: | 44°40'23"S by 167°55'23"E |
| Area Served: | Milford Sound |
| Operator/Owner: | Ministry of Transport |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 10 feet (3 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from MFN |
| More Information: | MFN Maps & Info |
Facts about Lamen Bay Airport (LNB):
- The furthest airport from Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) is Kiffa Airport (KFA), which is nearly antipodal to Lamen Bay Airport (meaning Lamen Bay Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Kiffa Airport), and is located 12,408 miles (19,969 kilometers) away in Kiffa, Mauritania.
- The closest airport to Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) is Malekoula Airport (LPM), which is located 24 miles (39 kilometers) WNW of LNB.
- Because of Lamen Bay Airport's relatively low elevation of 7 feet, planes can take off or land at Lamen Bay Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
Facts about Milford Sound Airport (MFN):
- On 17 November 1938, a Southland Airway’s Puss Moth piloted by Arthur Bradshaw made the first landing in at Milford Sound.
- Milford Airport is located in Milford Sound, Southland, New Zealand, and serves the Milford Tourism Industry including Boats, Kayaks, Milford Track as well as the fishing boats based at Milford Sound.
- Because of Milford Sound Airport's relatively low elevation of 10 feet, planes can take off or land at Milford Sound Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- Over the years the airstrip has been upgraded and lengthened till today’s sealed strip of 792 metres.
- The furthest airport from Milford Sound Airport (MFN) is A Coruña Airport (LCG), which is nearly antipodal to Milford Sound Airport (meaning Milford Sound Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from A Coruña Airport), and is located 12,230 miles (19,682 kilometers) away in A Coruña, Spain.
- The closest airport to Milford Sound Airport (MFN) is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), which is located 47 miles (75 kilometers) ESE of MFN.
- 4Milford Sound Helicopters
- Milford Sound Airport (MFN) currently has only 1 runway.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 24.49 miles (39.41 km) WNW | Malekoula Airport (LPM) | Lamap, Malampa, Vanuatu |     |
| 2 | 26.99 miles (43.43 km) NW | Craig Cove Airport (CCV) | Craig Cove, Ambrym Island, Malampa, Vanuatu | |
| 3 | 33.50 miles (53.91 km) SE | Tongoa Airport (TGH) | Tongoa, Shefa Province, Vanuatu | |
| 4 | 37.02 miles (59.57 km) SSE | Siwo Airport (EAE) | Sangafa, Emae, Shéfa, Vanuatu | |
| 5 | 49.66 miles (79.92 km) N | Lonorore Airport (LNE) | Lonorore, Pentecost Island, Pénama Province, Vanuatu | |
| 6 | 61.20 miles (98.48 km) NW | Norsup Airport (NUS) | Norsup, Malakula island, Vanuatu | |
| 7 | 76.93 miles (123.80 km) N | Sara Airport (SSR) | Sara, Vanuatu | |
| 8 | 77.76 miles (125.15 km) S | Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) | Port Vila, Vanuatu | |
| 9 | 89.18 miles (143.53 km) N | Longana Airport (LOD) | Longana, Ambae Island, Pénama Province, Vanuatu | |
| 10 | 97.10 miles (156.27 km) NW | Santo-Pekoa International Airport (SON) | Luganville, Vanuatu | |
| 11 | 109.77 miles (176.66 km) N | Maewo-Naone Airport (MWF) | Maewo, Vanuatu | |
| 12 | 160.84 miles (258.85 km) SSE | Dillon's Bay Airport (DLY) | Dillon's Bay, Erromango, Taféa, Vanuatu | |
| 13 | 167.86 miles (270.15 km) NNW | Gaua Airport (ZGU) | Gaua, Torba, Vanuatu | |
| 14 | 173.55 miles (279.31 km) SSE | Ipota Airport (IPA) | Ipota, Erromango, Vanuatu | |
| 15 | 193.30 miles (311.09 km) NNW | Vanua Lava Airport (SLH) | Sola, Vanua Lava, Torba Province, Vanuatu | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,408.01 miles (19,968.71 km) W | Kiffa Airport (KFA) | Kiffa, Mauritania | |
| 2 | 12,355.62 miles (19,884.39 km) WNW | Tamchakett Airport (THT) | Tamchakett, Mauritania | |
| 3 | 12,345.25 miles (19,867.70 km) NNE | Letfotar Airport (MOM) | Moudjeria, Mauritania | |
| 4 | 12,336.73 miles (19,854.00 km) NNE | Sélibaby Airport (SEY) | Sélibaby, Mauritania | |
| 5 | 12,322.48 miles (19,831.06 km) ENE | Kaédi Airport (KED) | Kaédi, Mauritania | |
| 6 | 12,316.95 miles (19,822.16 km) NE | Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) | Matam, Senegal | |
| 7 | 12,309.74 miles (19,810.55 km) NNE | Bakel Airport (BXE) | Bakel, Senegal | |
| 8 | 12,305.57 miles (19,803.85 km) NW | Yélimané Airport (EYL) | Yélimané, Mali | |
| 9 | 12,296.86 miles (19,789.83 km) NNW | Tidjikja Airport (TIY) | Tidjikja, Mauritania | |
| 10 | 12,290.70 miles (19,779.91 km) W | Aioun el Atrouss Airport (AEO) | Aioun El Atrouss, Mauritania | |
| 11 | 12,288.62 miles (19,776.56 km) NNW | Kayes Airport (KYS) | Kayes, Mali | |
| 12 | 12,280.56 miles (19,763.60 km) E | Abbaye Airport (BGH) | Boghe (Bogué), Mauritania | |
| 13 | 12,259.90 miles (19,730.34 km) WNW | Nioro Airport (NIX) | Nioro, Mali | |
| 14 | 12,237.95 miles (19,695.02 km) ENE | Boutilimit Airport (OTL) | Boutilimit, Mauritania | |
| 15 | 12,236.65 miles (19,692.92 km) NW | Tichitt Airport (THI) | Tichitt, Mauritania | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 46.63 miles (75.05 km) ESE | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | Queenstown, New Zealand | |
| 2 | 65.04 miles (104.67 km) E | Wanaka Airport (WKA) | Wanaka, New Zealand | |
| 3 | 80.07 miles (128.87 km) ESE | Alexandra Aerodrome (ALR) | Alexandra, New Zealand | |
| 4 | 121.23 miles (195.11 km) ENE | Glentanner Aerodrome (GTN) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 5 | 121.61 miles (195.72 km) S | Invercargill Airport (IVC) | Invercargill, New Zealand | |
| 6 | 126.19 miles (203.08 km) ENE | Mount Cook Airport (MON) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 7 | 133.55 miles (214.92 km) NE | Fox Glacier Aerodrome (FGL) | Fox Glacier, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 140.49 miles (226.09 km) SE | Dunedin International Airport (DUD) | Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand | |
| 9 | 154.07 miles (247.95 km) S | Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) | Stewart Island, New Zealand | |
| 10 | 156.13 miles (251.26 km) E | Oamaru Airport (OAM) | Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand | |
| 11 | 164.75 miles (265.13 km) E | Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport) (TIU) | Timaru, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 198.80 miles (319.94 km) ENE | Ashburton Aerodrome (ASG) | Ashburton, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 204.26 miles (328.72 km) NE | Hokitika Airport (HKK) | Hokitika, New Zealand | |
| 14 | 223.79 miles (360.15 km) NE | Greymouth Airport (GMN) | Greymouth, New Zealand | |
| 15 | 242.90 miles (390.90 km) ENE | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,229.95 miles (19,682.14 km) WNW | A Coruña Airport (LCG) | A Coruña, Spain | |
| 2 | 12,216.77 miles (19,660.93 km) WNW | Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) | Santiago de Compostela, Spain | |
| 3 | 12,195.08 miles (19,626.03 km) NW | Vigo Airport (VGO) | Vigo, Galicia, Spain | |
| 4 | 12,155.77 miles (19,562.77 km) NW | Braga Airport (BGZ) | Braga, Portugal | |
| 5 | 12,143.68 miles (19,543.30 km) NW | Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) | Porto, Portugal | |
| 6 | 12,127.53 miles (19,517.33 km) WNW | Asturias Airport (OVD) | Oviedo, Asturias, Spain | |
| 7 | 12,115.08 miles (19,497.29 km) NW | Vila Real Airport (VRL) | Vila Real, Portugal | |
| 8 | 12,103.98 miles (19,479.41 km) NW | Bragança Airport (BGC) | Bragança, Portugal | |
| 9 | 12,085.00 miles (19,448.87 km) WNW | León Airport (LEN) | León, Spain | |
| 10 | 12,074.59 miles (19,432.12 km) NNW | Coimbra Airport (CBP) | Coimbra, Portugal | |
| 11 | 12,052.66 miles (19,396.83 km) NW | Covilhã Airport (COV) | Covilhã, Portugal | |
| 12 | 12,019.31 miles (19,343.15 km) WNW | Valladolid International Airport (VLL) | Valladolid, Spain | |
| 13 | 12,018.03 miles (19,341.09 km) W | Santander Airport (SDR) | Santander, Cantabria, Spain | |
| 14 | 12,016.12 miles (19,338.03 km) NW | Salamanca-Matacán Airport (SLM) | Salamanca, Spain | |
| 15 | 12,001.96 miles (19,315.23 km) NNW | Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) | Lisbon, Portugal | |