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How far is Lopez, WA, from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 4833 miles / 7779 kilometers / 4200 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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4200
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Distance from Papeete to Lopez

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4833.452 miles
  • 7778.687 kilometers
  • 4200.155 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
  • 4849.655 miles
  • 7804.763 kilometers
  • 4214.235 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 Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 9 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from Papeete to Lopez generates about 562 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 562 kilograms equals 1 239 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

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 Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W