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How far is Moala from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Moala (Moala Airport) is 2001 miles / 3221 kilometers / 1739 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Moala Airport

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2001
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3221
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1739
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Distance from Papeete to Moala

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2001.450 miles
  • 3221.022 kilometers
  • 1739.213 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
  • 1998.585 miles
  • 3216.412 kilometers
  • 1736.723 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 Moala?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Moala Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Moala Airport (MFJ)

On average, flying from Papeete to Moala generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Moala

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

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 Moala Airport
City: Moala
Country: Fiji Flag of Fiji
IATA Code: MFJ
ICAO Code: NFMO
Coordinates: 18°34′0″S, 179°57′3″E