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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 4274 miles / 6878 kilometers / 3714 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4273.547 miles
  • 6877.608 kilometers
  • 3713.611 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
  • 4288.315 miles
  • 6901.373 kilometers
  • 3726.444 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 8 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Papeete to Sacramento generates about 491 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 491 kilograms equals 1 082 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

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 Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W