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How far is Rainbow Lake from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 5512 miles / 8871 kilometers / 4790 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Rainbow Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5512.181 miles
  • 8870.995 kilometers
  • 4789.954 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
  • 5527.941 miles
  • 8896.359 kilometers
  • 4803.649 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 Rainbow Lake?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 10 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)

On average, flying from Papeete to Rainbow Lake generates about 651 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 651 kilograms equals 1 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Rainbow Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).

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 Rainbow Lake Airport
City: Rainbow Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOP
ICAO Code: CYOP
Coordinates: 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W