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How far is Williston, ND, from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 5339 miles / 8593 kilometers / 4640 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5339.244 miles
  • 8592.680 kilometers
  • 4639.676 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
  • 5352.316 miles
  • 8613.717 kilometers
  • 4651.035 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 Williston?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 10 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Papeete to Williston generates about 628 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 628 kilograms equals 1 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

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 Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W