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How far is State College, PA, from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 6099 miles / 9815 kilometers / 5300 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – University Park Airport

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Distance from Papeete to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6098.879 miles
  • 9815.195 kilometers
  • 5299.781 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
  • 6105.609 miles
  • 9826.024 kilometers
  • 5305.629 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to University Park Airport is 12 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Papeete to State College generates about 730 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 730 kilograms equals 1 610 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and University Park Airport (SCE).

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 University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W