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How far is Kamuela, HI, from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Kamuela (Waimea-Kohala Airport) is 2614 miles / 4207 kilometers / 2271 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Waimea-Kohala Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Kamuela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2613.840 miles
  • 4206.567 kilometers
  • 2271.365 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
  • 2627.159 miles
  • 4228.003 kilometers
  • 2282.939 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 Kamuela?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Papeete and Kamuela?

There is no time difference between Papeete and Kamuela.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)

On average, flying from Papeete to Kamuela generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 636 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Kamuela

See the map of the shortest flight path between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE).

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 Waimea-Kohala Airport
City: Kamuela, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MUE
ICAO Code: PHMU
Coordinates: 20°0′4″N, 155°40′4″W