How far is Papeete from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) is 3807 miles / 6126 kilometers / 3308 nautical miles.
Sydney Airport – Faa'a International Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Papeete
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Papeete. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3806.703 miles
- 6126.295 kilometers
- 3307.935 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- 3801.862 miles
- 6118.505 kilometers
- 3303.728 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 Sydney to Papeete?
The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Faa'a International Airport is 7 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Papeete?
The time difference between Sydney and Papeete is 21 hours. Papeete is 21 hours behind Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT)
On average, flying from Sydney to Papeete generates about 432 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 432 kilograms equals 953 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sydney to Papeete
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
| Destination | Faa'a International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Papeete |
| Country: | French Polynesia  |
| IATA Code: | PPT |
| ICAO Code: | NTAA |
| Coordinates: | 17°33′13″S, 149°36′25″W |