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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 5813 miles / 9355 kilometers / 5051 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5812.759 miles
  • 9354.729 kilometers
  • 5051.149 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
  • 5821.417 miles
  • 9368.663 kilometers
  • 5058.673 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 Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 11 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Papeete to Grand Rapids generates about 691 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 691 kilograms equals 1 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W