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How far is Rangiroa from Nuku Hiva?

The distance between Nuku Hiva (Nuku Hiva Airport) and Rangiroa (Rangiroa Airport) is 657 miles / 1058 kilometers / 571 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nuku Hiva (NHV) to Rangiroa (RGI) is 998 miles / 1606 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 262 hours 21 minutes.

Nuku Hiva Airport – Rangiroa Airport

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657
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1058
Kilometers
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571
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 44 min
CO2 emission
120 kg

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Distance from Nuku Hiva to Rangiroa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 657.201 miles
  • 1057.662 kilometers
  • 571.092 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
  • 658.131 miles
  • 1059.159 kilometers
  • 571.900 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 Rangiroa?

The estimated flight time from Nuku Hiva Airport to Rangiroa Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) and Rangiroa Airport (RGI)

On average, flying from Nuku Hiva to Rangiroa generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 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 Rangiroa

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

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 Rangiroa Airport
City: Rangiroa
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: RGI
ICAO Code: NTTG
Coordinates: 14°57′18″S, 147°39′27″W