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How far is Nelson from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 2741 miles / 4411 kilometers / 2382 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Nelson Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2740.791 miles
  • 4410.876 kilometers
  • 2381.682 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
  • 2740.431 miles
  • 4410.297 kilometers
  • 2381.370 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 Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Nelson Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Nelson Airport (NSN)

On average, flying from Papeete to Nelson generates about 303 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 303 kilograms equals 669 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Nelson

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

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 Nelson Airport
City: Nelson
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: NSN
ICAO Code: NZNS
Coordinates: 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E