How far is Nelson from Papeete?
The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 2741 miles / 4411 kilometers / 2382 nautical miles.
Faa'a International Airport – Nelson Airport
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Distance from Papeete to Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Papeete to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2740.791 miles
- 4410.876 kilometers
- 2381.682 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- 2740.431 miles
- 4410.297 kilometers
- 2381.370 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 Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Nelson Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Papeete and Nelson?
The time difference between Papeete and Nelson is 23 hours. Nelson is 23 hours ahead of Papeete.
Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Nelson Airport (NSN)
On average, flying from Papeete to Nelson generates about 303 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 303 kilograms equals 669 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Papeete to Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
Airport information
| Origin | Faa'a International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Papeete |
| Country: | French Polynesia  |
| IATA Code: | PPT |
| ICAO Code: | NTAA |
| Coordinates: | 17°33′13″S, 149°36′25″W |
| Destination | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |