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How far is Lakeba from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Lakeba (Lakeba Airport) is 1922 miles / 3093 kilometers / 1670 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Lakeba Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Lakeba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1922.026 miles
  • 3093.202 kilometers
  • 1670.195 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
  • 1919.279 miles
  • 3088.780 kilometers
  • 1667.808 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 Lakeba?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Lakeba Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Lakeba Airport (LKB)

On average, flying from Papeete to Lakeba generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 464 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Lakeba

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

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 Lakeba Airport
City: Lakeba
Country: Fiji Flag of Fiji
IATA Code: LKB
ICAO Code: NFNK
Coordinates: 18°11′57″S, 178°49′1″W