How far is Fakarava from Papeete?
The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Fakarava (Fakarava Airport) is 281 miles / 453 kilometers / 244 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Papeete (PPT) to Fakarava (FAV) is 48 miles / 77 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 17 minutes.
Faa'a International Airport – Fakarava Airport
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Distance from Papeete to Fakarava
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Papeete to Fakarava. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 281.207 miles
- 452.558 kilometers
- 244.362 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- 281.048 miles
- 452.302 kilometers
- 244.224 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 Fakarava?
The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Fakarava Airport is 1 hour and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Papeete and Fakarava?
Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Fakarava Airport (FAV)
On average, flying from Papeete to Fakarava generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 146 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Papeete to Fakarava
See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Fakarava Airport (FAV).
Airport information
| Origin | Faa'a International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Papeete |
| Country: | French Polynesia  |
| IATA Code: | PPT |
| ICAO Code: | NTAA |
| Coordinates: | 17°33′13″S, 149°36′25″W |
| Destination | Fakarava Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fakarava |
| Country: | French Polynesia |
| IATA Code: | FAV |
| ICAO Code: | NTGF |
| Coordinates: | 16°3′14″S, 145°39′25″W |
Airlines flying from Papeete (PPT) to Fakarava (FAV)
| Air Tahiti |