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How far is Canberra from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Canberra (Canberra Airport) is 3922 miles / 6312 kilometers / 3408 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Canberra Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Canberra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3921.826 miles
  • 6311.567 kilometers
  • 3407.974 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
  • 3916.890 miles
  • 6303.624 kilometers
  • 3403.685 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 Canberra?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Canberra Airport is 7 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Canberra Airport (CBR)

On average, flying from Papeete to Canberra generates about 447 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 447 kilograms equals 985 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Canberra

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

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 Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E