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How far is Waala from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Waala (Île Art – Waala Airport) is 3058 miles / 4922 kilometers / 2657 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Île Art – Waala Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Waala

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3058.194 miles
  • 4921.686 kilometers
  • 2657.498 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
  • 3053.778 miles
  • 4914.580 kilometers
  • 2653.661 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 Waala?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Île Art – Waala Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Île Art – Waala Airport (BMY)

On average, flying from Papeete to Waala generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 752 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Waala

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Île Art – Waala Airport (BMY).

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 Île Art – Waala Airport
City: Waala
Country: New Caledonia Flag of New Caledonia
IATA Code: BMY
ICAO Code: NWWC
Coordinates: 19°43′14″S, 163°39′39″E