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How far is Sado from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Sado (Sado Airport) is 6029 miles / 9703 kilometers / 5239 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Sado Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Sado

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6028.999 miles
  • 9702.734 kilometers
  • 5239.057 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
  • 6035.021 miles
  • 9712.425 kilometers
  • 5244.290 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 Sado?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Sado Airport is 11 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Sado Airport (SDS)

On average, flying from Papeete to Sado generates about 721 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 721 kilograms equals 1 589 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Sado

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

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 Sado Airport
City: Sado
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDS
ICAO Code: RJSD
Coordinates: 38°3′36″N, 138°24′50″E