How far is Papeete from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) is 4250 miles / 6839 kilometers / 3693 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Faa'a International Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Papeete
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Papeete. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4249.685 miles
- 6839.205 kilometers
- 3692.875 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- 4243.711 miles
- 6829.590 kilometers
- 3687.684 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 Cairns to Papeete?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Faa'a International Airport is 8 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Papeete?
The time difference between Cairns and Papeete is 20 hours. Papeete is 20 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT)
On average, flying from Cairns to Papeete generates about 488 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 488 kilograms equals 1 075 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Papeete
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | Faa'a International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Papeete |
| Country: | French Polynesia  |
| IATA Code: | PPT |
| ICAO Code: | NTAA |
| Coordinates: | 17°33′13″S, 149°36′25″W |