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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 5129 miles / 8254 kilometers / 4457 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Papeete to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5128.972 miles
  • 8254.280 kilometers
  • 4456.954 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
  • 5135.264 miles
  • 8264.407 kilometers
  • 4462.423 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 New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 10 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Papeete to New Orleans generates about 601 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 601 kilograms equals 1 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to New Orleans

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W