How far is Papeete from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) is 6081 miles / 9786 kilometers / 5284 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Faa'a International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Papeete
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Papeete. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6080.764 miles
- 9786.041 kilometers
- 5284.039 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- 6086.867 miles
- 9795.863 kilometers
- 5289.343 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 Washington D.C. to Papeete?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Faa'a International Airport is 12 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Papeete?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Papeete generates about 728 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 728 kilograms equals 1 604 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Papeete
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| 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 |