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How far is Papeete from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) is 6063 miles / 9757 kilometers / 5268 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International 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)
  • 6062.880 miles
  • 9757.260 kilometers
  • 5268.499 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
  • 6069.085 miles
  • 9767.245 kilometers
  • 5273.890 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Faa'a International Airport is 11 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Papeete generates about 725 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 725 kilograms equals 1 599 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination 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