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How far is Kalaupapa, HI, from Nuku Hiva?

The distance between Nuku Hiva (Nuku Hiva Airport) and Kalaupapa (Kalaupapa Airport) is 2355 miles / 3791 kilometers / 2047 nautical miles.

Nuku Hiva Airport – Kalaupapa Airport

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2355
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3791
Kilometers
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2047
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 57 min
CO2 emission
258 kg

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Distance from Nuku Hiva to Kalaupapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2355.396 miles
  • 3790.642 kilometers
  • 2046.783 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
  • 2364.253 miles
  • 3804.897 kilometers
  • 2054.480 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 Kalaupapa?

The estimated flight time from Nuku Hiva Airport to Kalaupapa Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) and Kalaupapa Airport (LUP)

On average, flying from Nuku Hiva to Kalaupapa generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 570 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuku Hiva to Kalaupapa

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Kalaupapa Airport
City: Kalaupapa, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LUP
ICAO Code: PHLU
Coordinates: 21°12′39″N, 156°58′26″W