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How far is Modesto, CA, from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 4229 miles / 6805 kilometers / 3674 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4228.519 miles
  • 6805.142 kilometers
  • 3674.483 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
  • 4243.050 miles
  • 6828.527 kilometers
  • 3687.110 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 Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 8 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Papeete to Modesto generates about 485 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 485 kilograms equals 1 069 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

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 Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W