How far is Apia from Papeete?

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

Distance from Papeete to Apia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Papeete to Apia. 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 Papeete to Apia?

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

What is the time difference between Papeete and Apia?

The time difference between Papeete and Apia is 23 hours. Apia is 23 hours ahead of Papeete.

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

On average, flying from Papeete to Apia 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 Papeete to Apia

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

Airport information

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

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