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How far is Nuku Hiva from Tubuai?

The distance between Tubuai (Tubuai – Mataura Airport) and Nuku Hiva (Nuku Hiva Airport) is 1176 miles / 1893 kilometers / 1022 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tubuai (TUB) to Nuku Hiva (NHV) is 1627 miles / 2618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 463 hours 7 minutes.

Tubuai – Mataura Airport – Nuku Hiva Airport

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1176
Miles
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1893
Kilometers
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1022
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 43 min
CO2 emission
160 kg

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Distance from Tubuai to Nuku Hiva

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1176.000 miles
  • 1892.589 kilometers
  • 1021.916 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
  • 1179.649 miles
  • 1898.461 kilometers
  • 1025.087 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 Tubuai to Nuku Hiva?

The estimated flight time from Tubuai – Mataura Airport to Nuku Hiva Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tubuai – Mataura Airport (TUB) and Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV)

On average, flying from Tubuai to Nuku Hiva generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tubuai to Nuku Hiva

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tubuai – Mataura Airport (TUB) and Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV).

Airport information

Origin Tubuai – Mataura Airport
City: Tubuai
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: TUB
ICAO Code: NTAT
Coordinates: 23°21′55″S, 149°31′26″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