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How far is Akita from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Akita (Akita Airport) is 5987 miles / 9635 kilometers / 5202 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Akita Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Akita

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5986.705 miles
  • 9634.667 kilometers
  • 5202.304 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
  • 5993.446 miles
  • 9645.516 kilometers
  • 5208.162 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 Papeete to Akita?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Akita Airport is 11 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Akita Airport (AXT)

On average, flying from Papeete to Akita generates about 715 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 715 kilograms equals 1 576 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Akita

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Akita Airport (AXT).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Akita Airport
City: Akita
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: AXT
ICAO Code: RJSK
Coordinates: 39°36′56″N, 140°13′8″E