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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 5930 miles / 9543 kilometers / 5153 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5929.504 miles
  • 9542.612 kilometers
  • 5152.598 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
  • 5935.642 miles
  • 9552.490 kilometers
  • 5157.932 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 Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 11 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Papeete to Lynchburg generates about 707 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 707 kilograms equals 1 559 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

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 Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W