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How far is Nuku Hiva from Moorea?

The distance between Moorea (Moorea Airport) and Nuku Hiva (Nuku Hiva Airport) is 877 miles / 1411 kilometers / 762 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Moorea (MOZ) to Nuku Hiva (NHV) is 997 miles / 1604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 266 hours 33 minutes.

Moorea Airport – Nuku Hiva Airport

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Distance from Moorea to Nuku Hiva

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Moorea to Nuku Hiva. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 876.781 miles
  • 1411.042 kilometers
  • 761.902 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
  • 878.245 miles
  • 1413.399 kilometers
  • 763.174 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 Moorea to Nuku Hiva?

The estimated flight time from Moorea Airport to Nuku Hiva Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Moorea Airport (MOZ) and Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV)

On average, flying from Moorea to Nuku Hiva generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 312 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Moorea to Nuku Hiva

See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorea Airport (MOZ) and Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV).

Airport information

Origin Moorea Airport
City: Moorea
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: MOZ
ICAO Code: NTTM
Coordinates: 17°29′23″S, 149°45′43″W
Destination Nuku Hiva Airport
City: Nuku Hiva
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: NHV
ICAO Code: NTMD
Coordinates: 8°47′44″S, 140°13′44″W