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How far is Takapoto from Nuku Hiva?

The distance between Nuku Hiva (Nuku Hiva Airport) and Takapoto (Takapoto Airport) is 530 miles / 852 kilometers / 460 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nuku Hiva (NHV) to Takapoto (TKP) is 1026 miles / 1651 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 263 hours 5 minutes.

Nuku Hiva Airport – Takapoto Airport

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530
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852
Kilometers
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460
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
103 kg

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Distance from Nuku Hiva to Takapoto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 529.709 miles
  • 852.484 kilometers
  • 460.304 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
  • 531.056 miles
  • 854.651 kilometers
  • 461.475 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 Takapoto?

The estimated flight time from Nuku Hiva Airport to Takapoto Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) and Takapoto Airport (TKP)

On average, flying from Nuku Hiva to Takapoto generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 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 Takapoto

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

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 Takapoto Airport
City: Takapoto
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: TKP
ICAO Code: NTGT
Coordinates: 14°42′34″S, 145°14′45″W