How far is Papeete from Apia?

The distance between Apia (Faleolo International Airport) and Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) is 1513 miles / 2435 kilometers / 1315 nautical miles.

Distance from Apia to Papeete

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Apia to Papeete. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1512.902 miles
• 2434.780 kilometers
• 1314.676 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

• 1511.111 miles
• 2431.897 kilometers
• 1313.120 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 Apia to Papeete?

The estimated flight time from Faleolo International Airport to Faa'a International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Apia and Papeete?

The time difference between Apia and Papeete is 23 hours. Papeete is 23 hours behind Apia.

Flight carbon footprint between Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT)

On average, flying from Apia to Papeete generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Apia to Papeete

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT).

Airport information

Origin	Faleolo International Airport
City:	Apia
Country:	Samoa
IATA Code:	APW
ICAO Code:	NSFA
Coordinates:	13°49′47″S, 172°0′28″W

Destination	Faa'a International Airport
City:	Papeete
Country:	French Polynesia
IATA Code:	PPT
ICAO Code:	NTAA
Coordinates:	17°33′13″S, 149°36′25″W