How far is Vanua Balavu from Papeete?
The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Vanua Balavu (Vanuabalavu Airport) is 1937 miles / 3118 kilometers / 1683 nautical miles.
Faa'a International Airport – Vanuabalavu Airport
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Distance from Papeete to Vanua Balavu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Papeete to Vanua Balavu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1937.126 miles
- 3117.502 kilometers
- 1683.316 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- 1934.382 miles
- 3113.087 kilometers
- 1680.932 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 Vanua Balavu?
The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Vanuabalavu Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Papeete and Vanua Balavu?
Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Vanuabalavu Airport (VBV)
On average, flying from Papeete to Vanua Balavu generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Papeete to Vanua Balavu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Vanuabalavu Airport (VBV).
Airport information
| Origin | Faa'a International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Papeete |
| Country: | French Polynesia  |
| IATA Code: | PPT |
| ICAO Code: | NTAA |
| Coordinates: | 17°33′13″S, 149°36′25″W |
| Destination | Vanuabalavu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vanua Balavu |
| Country: | Fiji  |
| IATA Code: | VBV |
| ICAO Code: | NFVB |
| Coordinates: | 17°16′8″S, 178°58′33″W |