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How far is Mobile, AL, from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Mobile (Mobile Regional Airport) is 5257 miles / 8460 kilometers / 4568 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Mobile Regional Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Mobile

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5256.983 miles
  • 8460.295 kilometers
  • 4568.194 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
  • 5263.083 miles
  • 8470.111 kilometers
  • 4573.494 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 Mobile?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Mobile Regional Airport is 10 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)

On average, flying from Papeete to Mobile generates about 617 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 617 kilograms equals 1 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Mobile

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

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 Mobile Regional Airport
City: Mobile, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOB
ICAO Code: KMOB
Coordinates: 30°41′28″N, 88°14′34″W