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How far is Nouméa from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Nouméa (Nouméa Magenta Airport) is 2866 miles / 4613 kilometers / 2491 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Nouméa Magenta Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Nouméa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2866.221 miles
  • 4612.735 kilometers
  • 2490.678 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
  • 2862.124 miles
  • 4606.142 kilometers
  • 2487.118 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 Nouméa?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Nouméa Magenta Airport is 5 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Nouméa Magenta Airport (GEA)

On average, flying from Papeete to Nouméa generates about 318 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 318 kilograms equals 702 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Nouméa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Nouméa Magenta Airport (GEA).

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 Nouméa Magenta Airport
City: Nouméa
Country: New Caledonia Flag of New Caledonia
IATA Code: GEA
ICAO Code: NWWM
Coordinates: 22°15′29″S, 166°28′22″E