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How far is Raiatea from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Raiatea (Raiatea Airport) is 136 miles / 218 kilometers / 118 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Raiatea Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Raiatea

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 135.542 miles
  • 218.134 kilometers
  • 117.783 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
  • 135.500 miles
  • 218.066 kilometers
  • 117.746 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 Raiatea?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Raiatea Airport is 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Papeete and Raiatea?

There is no time difference between Papeete and Raiatea.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Raiatea Airport (RFP)

On average, flying from Papeete to Raiatea generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 99 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Raiatea

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

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 Raiatea Airport
City: Raiatea
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: RFP
ICAO Code: NTTR
Coordinates: 16°43′22″S, 151°27′57″W

Airlines flying from Papeete (PPT) to Raiatea (RFP)

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