How far is Fakarava from Nuku Hiva?
The distance between Nuku Hiva (Nuku Hiva Airport) and Fakarava (Fakarava Airport) is 619 miles / 996 kilometers / 538 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nuku Hiva (NHV) to Fakarava (FAV) is 1027 miles / 1652 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 263 hours 6 minutes.
Nuku Hiva Airport – Fakarava Airport
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Distance from Nuku Hiva to Fakarava
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nuku Hiva to Fakarava. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 619.055 miles
- 996.272 kilometers
- 537.944 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- 620.846 miles
- 999.154 kilometers
- 539.500 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 Nuku Hiva to Fakarava?
The estimated flight time from Nuku Hiva Airport to Fakarava Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nuku Hiva and Fakarava?
Flight carbon footprint between Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) and Fakarava Airport (FAV)
On average, flying from Nuku Hiva to Fakarava generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nuku Hiva to Fakarava
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) and Fakarava Airport (FAV).
Airport information
| Origin | Nuku Hiva Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nuku Hiva |
| Country: | French Polynesia  |
| IATA Code: | NHV |
| ICAO Code: | NTMD |
| Coordinates: | 8°47′44″S, 140°13′44″W |
| Destination | Fakarava Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fakarava |
| Country: | French Polynesia |
| IATA Code: | FAV |
| ICAO Code: | NTGF |
| Coordinates: | 16°3′14″S, 145°39′25″W |