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How far is Salina, KS, from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Salina (Salina Regional Airport) is 5130 miles / 8256 kilometers / 4458 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Salina Regional Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Salina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5129.893 miles
  • 8255.763 kilometers
  • 4457.755 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
  • 5140.060 miles
  • 8272.125 kilometers
  • 4466.590 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 Salina?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Salina Regional Airport is 10 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN)

On average, flying from Papeete to Salina 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 Salina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN).

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 Salina Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″W