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How far is Tiga from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Tiga (Tiga Airport) is 2784 miles / 4480 kilometers / 2419 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Tiga Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Tiga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2783.652 miles
  • 4479.854 kilometers
  • 2418.927 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
  • 2779.650 miles
  • 4473.414 kilometers
  • 2415.450 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 Tiga?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Tiga Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Tiga Airport (TGJ)

On average, flying from Papeete to Tiga generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 680 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Tiga

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

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 Tiga Airport
City: Tiga
Country: New Caledonia Flag of New Caledonia
IATA Code: TGJ
ICAO Code: NWWA
Coordinates: 21°5′45″S, 167°48′14″E