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How far is Niigata from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 5991 miles / 9642 kilometers / 5206 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Niigata Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5990.969 miles
  • 9641.531 kilometers
  • 5206.010 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
  • 5997.099 miles
  • 9651.395 kilometers
  • 5211.337 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 Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Niigata Airport is 11 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Papeete to Niigata generates about 715 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 715 kilograms equals 1 577 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Niigata

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

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 Niigata Airport
City: Niigata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIJ
ICAO Code: RJSN
Coordinates: 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E