How far is Lihue, HI, from Papeete?
The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 2796 miles / 4500 kilometers / 2430 nautical miles.
Faa'a International Airport – Lihue Airport
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Distance from Papeete to Lihue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Papeete to Lihue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2795.886 miles
- 4499.543 kilometers
- 2429.559 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- 2809.450 miles
- 4521.372 kilometers
- 2441.345 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 Lihue?
The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Lihue Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Papeete and Lihue?
Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Lihue Airport (LIH)
On average, flying from Papeete to Lihue generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 683 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Papeete to Lihue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Lihue Airport (LIH).
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 | Lihue Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lihue, HI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LIH |
| ICAO Code: | PHLI |
| Coordinates: | 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W |