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How far is Papeete from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) is 5907 miles / 9507 kilometers / 5133 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Faa'a International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Papeete

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5907.349 miles
  • 9506.957 kilometers
  • 5133.346 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
  • 5913.041 miles
  • 9516.118 kilometers
  • 5138.292 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 Raleigh to Papeete?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Faa'a International Airport is 11 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Papeete generates about 704 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 704 kilograms equals 1 552 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Papeete

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W
Destination 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