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How far is Raiatea from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Raiatea (Raiatea Airport) is 5489 miles / 8833 kilometers / 4770 nautical miles.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Raiatea Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Raiatea

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Raiatea. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5488.685 miles
  • 8833.182 kilometers
  • 4769.537 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
  • 5494.637 miles
  • 8842.760 kilometers
  • 4774.709 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 Birmingham to Raiatea?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Raiatea Airport is 10 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Raiatea Airport (RFP)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Raiatea generates about 648 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 648 kilograms equals 1 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Raiatea

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Raiatea Airport (RFP).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W
Destination Raiatea Airport
City: Raiatea
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: RFP
ICAO Code: NTTR
Coordinates: 16°43′22″S, 151°27′57″W