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How far is Kona, HI, from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 2600 miles / 4185 kilometers / 2260 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Kona International Airport

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2260
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Distance from Papeete to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2600.225 miles
  • 4184.657 kilometers
  • 2259.534 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
  • 2613.431 miles
  • 4205.910 kilometers
  • 2271.010 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 Kona?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Kona International Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Papeete and Kona?

There is no time difference between Papeete and Kona.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Papeete to Kona generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 633 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Kona

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

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 Kona International Airport
City: Kona, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KOA
ICAO Code: PHKO
Coordinates: 19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W