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How far is Wollongong from Papeete?

The distance between Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 3830 miles / 6164 kilometers / 3328 nautical miles.

Faa'a International Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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Distance from Papeete to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3830.062 miles
  • 6163.887 kilometers
  • 3328.233 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
  • 3825.243 miles
  • 6156.132 kilometers
  • 3324.046 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 Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Faa'a International Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 7 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Papeete to Wollongong generates about 435 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 435 kilograms equals 959 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Papeete to Wollongong

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

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 Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E