How far is Papeete from Nouméa?

The distance between Nouméa (La Tontouta International Airport) and Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) is 2883 miles / 4640 kilometers / 2506 nautical miles.

Distance from Nouméa to Papeete

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2883.425 miles
• 4640.423 kilometers
• 2505.628 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

• 2879.293 miles
• 4633.773 kilometers
• 2502.037 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 Nouméa to Papeete?

The estimated flight time from La Tontouta International Airport to Faa'a International Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nouméa and Papeete?

The time difference between Nouméa and Papeete is 21 hours. Papeete is 21 hours behind Nouméa.

Flight carbon footprint between La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT)

On average, flying from Nouméa to Papeete generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 706 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouméa to Papeete

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT).

Airport information

Origin	La Tontouta International Airport
City:	Nouméa
Country:	New Caledonia
IATA Code:	NOU
ICAO Code:	NWWW
Coordinates:	22°0′52″S, 166°12′46″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