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How far is Rotorua from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Rotorua (Rotorua Airport) is 2498 miles / 4020 kilometers / 2171 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Rotorua Airport

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2171
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Distance from Papeete to Rotorua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2497.868 miles
  • 4019.928 kilometers
  • 2170.588 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
  • 2497.428 miles
  • 4019.220 kilometers
  • 2170.205 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 Rotorua?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Rotorua Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Rotorua Airport (ROT)

On average, flying from Papeete to Rotorua generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Rotorua

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

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 Rotorua Airport
City: Rotorua
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: ROT
ICAO Code: NZRO
Coordinates: 38°6′33″S, 176°19′1″E