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How far is Mount Isa from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Mount Isa (Mount Isa Airport) is 4603 miles / 7409 kilometers / 4000 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Mount Isa Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Mount Isa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4603.435 miles
  • 7408.510 kilometers
  • 4000.276 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
  • 4596.732 miles
  • 7397.723 kilometers
  • 3994.451 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 Mount Isa?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Mount Isa Airport is 9 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Mount Isa Airport (ISA)

On average, flying from Papeete to Mount Isa generates about 533 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 533 kilograms equals 1 174 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Mount Isa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Mount Isa Airport (ISA).

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 Mount Isa Airport
City: Mount Isa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ISA
ICAO Code: YBMA
Coordinates: 20°39′50″S, 139°29′20″E