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How far is Grande Anse from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Grande Anse (La Désirade Airport) is 6463 miles / 10400 kilometers / 5616 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – La Désirade Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Grande Anse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6462.539 miles
  • 10400.448 kilometers
  • 5615.793 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
  • 6460.196 miles
  • 10396.678 kilometers
  • 5613.757 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 Grande Anse?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to La Désirade Airport is 12 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and La Désirade Airport (DSD)

On average, flying from Papeete to Grande Anse generates about 780 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 780 kilograms equals 1 719 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Grande Anse

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

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 La Désirade Airport
City: Grande Anse
Country: Guadeloupe Flag of Guadeloupe
IATA Code: DSD
ICAO Code: TFFA
Coordinates: 16°17′48″N, 61°5′3″W