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How far is Christmas Island from Pago Pago?

The distance between Pago Pago (Pago Pago International Airport) and Christmas Island (Christmas Island Airport) is 5625 miles / 9052 kilometers / 4888 nautical miles.

Pago Pago International Airport – Christmas Island Airport

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Distance from Pago Pago to Christmas Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pago Pago to Christmas Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5624.943 miles
  • 9052.469 kilometers
  • 4887.942 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
  • 5617.913 miles
  • 9041.154 kilometers
  • 4881.833 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 Pago Pago to Christmas Island?

The estimated flight time from Pago Pago International Airport to Christmas Island Airport is 11 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH)

On average, flying from Pago Pago to Christmas Island generates about 666 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 666 kilograms equals 1 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pago Pago to Christmas Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) and Christmas Island Airport (XCH).

Airport information

Origin Pago Pago International Airport
City: Pago Pago
Country: American Samoa Flag of American Samoa
IATA Code: PPG
ICAO Code: NSTU
Coordinates: 14°19′51″S, 170°42′36″W
Destination Christmas Island Airport
City: Christmas Island
Country: Christmas Island Flag of Christmas Island
IATA Code: XCH
ICAO Code: YPXM
Coordinates: 10°27′2″S, 105°41′24″E