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How far is Ngau from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Ngau (Gau Airport) is 2043 miles / 3288 kilometers / 1776 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Gau Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Ngau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2043.323 miles
  • 3288.409 kilometers
  • 1775.599 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
  • 2040.403 miles
  • 3283.710 kilometers
  • 1773.062 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 Ngau?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Gau Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Gau Airport (NGI)

On average, flying from Papeete to Ngau generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Ngau

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

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 Gau Airport
City: Ngau
Country: Fiji Flag of Fiji
IATA Code: NGI
ICAO Code: NFNG
Coordinates: 18°6′56″S, 179°20′23″E