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How far is Nuku Hiva from Rangiroa?

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

The driving distance from Rangiroa (RGI) to Nuku Hiva (NHV) is 997 miles / 1605 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 262 hours 18 minutes.

Rangiroa Airport – Nuku Hiva 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 Rangiroa to Nuku Hiva

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rangiroa to Nuku Hiva. 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 Rangiroa to Nuku Hiva?

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

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

On average, flying from Rangiroa to Nuku Hiva 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 Rangiroa to Nuku Hiva

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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