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How far is Papeete from Nuku Hiva?

The distance between Nuku Hiva (Nuku Hiva Airport) and Papeete (Faa'a International Airport) is 872 miles / 1404 kilometers / 758 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nuku Hiva (NHV) to Papeete (PPT) is 983 miles / 1582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 261 hours 58 minutes.

Nuku Hiva Airport – Faa'a International Airport

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Distance from Nuku Hiva to Papeete

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 872.131 miles
  • 1403.559 kilometers
  • 757.861 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
  • 873.652 miles
  • 1406.007 kilometers
  • 759.183 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 Papeete?

The estimated flight time from Nuku Hiva Airport to Faa'a International Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT)

On average, flying from Nuku Hiva to Papeete generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 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 Papeete

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT).

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 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

Airlines flying from Nuku Hiva (NHV) to Papeete (PPT)

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