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How far is Blackwater from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Blackwater (Blackwater Airport) is 3983 miles / 6409 kilometers / 3461 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Blackwater Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Blackwater

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3982.513 miles
  • 6409.233 kilometers
  • 3460.709 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
  • 3976.684 miles
  • 6399.853 kilometers
  • 3455.644 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 Blackwater?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Blackwater Airport is 8 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Blackwater Airport (BLT)

On average, flying from Papeete to Blackwater generates about 454 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 454 kilograms equals 1 001 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Blackwater

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

Airport information

Origin Faa'a International Airport
City: Papeete
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: PPT
ICAO Code: NTAA
Coordinates: 17°33′13″S, 149°36′25″W
Destination Blackwater Airport
City: Blackwater
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BLT
ICAO Code: YBTR
Coordinates: 23°36′11″S, 148°48′25″E