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How far is Thargomindah from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Thargomindah (Thargomindah Airport) is 4260 miles / 6856 kilometers / 3702 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Thargomindah Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Thargomindah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4259.993 miles
  • 6855.795 kilometers
  • 3701.833 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
  • 4253.805 miles
  • 6845.835 kilometers
  • 3696.455 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 Thargomindah?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Thargomindah Airport is 8 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Thargomindah Airport (XTG)

On average, flying from Papeete to Thargomindah generates about 489 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 489 kilograms equals 1 078 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Thargomindah

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

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 Thargomindah Airport
City: Thargomindah
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XTG
ICAO Code: YTGM
Coordinates: 27°59′11″S, 143°48′39″E