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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 6197 miles / 9973 kilometers / 5385 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6197.149 miles
  • 9973.345 kilometers
  • 5385.175 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
  • 6203.159 miles
  • 9983.017 kilometers
  • 5390.398 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 12 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Papeete to Philadelphia generates about 743 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 743 kilograms equals 1 639 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W