How far is Bora Bora from Papeete?
The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Bora Bora (Bora Bora Airport) is 161 miles / 259 kilometers / 140 nautical miles.
Faa'a International Airport – Bora Bora Airport
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Distance from Papeete to Bora Bora
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Papeete to Bora Bora. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 161.070 miles
- 259.217 kilometers
- 139.966 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- 161.067 miles
- 259.212 kilometers
- 139.963 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 Bora Bora?
The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Bora Bora Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Papeete and Bora Bora?
Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Bora Bora Airport (BOB)
On average, flying from Papeete to Bora Bora generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 107 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Papeete to Bora Bora
See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Bora Bora Airport (BOB).
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 | Bora Bora Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bora Bora |
| Country: | French Polynesia |
| IATA Code: | BOB |
| ICAO Code: | NTTB |
| Coordinates: | 16°26′39″S, 151°45′3″W |
Airlines flying from Papeete (PPT) to Bora Bora (BOB)
| Air Tahiti |