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How far is Raiatea from Nouméa?

The distance between Nouméa (La Tontouta International Airport) and Raiatea (Raiatea Airport) is 2778 miles / 4471 kilometers / 2414 nautical miles.

La Tontouta International Airport – Raiatea Airport

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Distance from Nouméa to Raiatea

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2778.042 miles
  • 4470.825 kilometers
  • 2414.053 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
  • 2774.200 miles
  • 4464.643 kilometers
  • 2410.714 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 Raiatea?

The estimated flight time from La Tontouta International Airport to Raiatea Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) and Raiatea Airport (RFP)

On average, flying from Nouméa to Raiatea generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 679 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouméa to Raiatea

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) and Raiatea Airport (RFP).

Airport information

Origin La Tontouta International Airport
City: Nouméa
Country: New Caledonia Flag of New Caledonia
IATA Code: NOU
ICAO Code: NWWW
Coordinates: 22°0′52″S, 166°12′46″E
Destination Raiatea Airport
City: Raiatea
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: RFP
ICAO Code: NTTR
Coordinates: 16°43′22″S, 151°27′57″W