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How far is Sydney from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 3807 miles / 6126 kilometers / 3308 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Sydney Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3806.703 miles
  • 6126.295 kilometers
  • 3307.935 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
  • 3801.862 miles
  • 6118.505 kilometers
  • 3303.728 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 Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Sydney Airport is 7 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Sydney Airport (SYD)

On average, flying from Papeete to Sydney generates about 432 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 432 kilograms equals 953 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Sydney

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

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 Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E