How far is Nuku Hiva from Fakarava?
The distance between Fakarava (Fakarava Airport) and Nuku Hiva (Nuku Hiva Airport) is 619 miles / 996 kilometers / 538 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fakarava (FAV) to Nuku Hiva (NHV) is 1026 miles / 1651 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 263 hours 4 minutes.
Fakarava Airport – Nuku Hiva Airport
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Distance from Fakarava to Nuku Hiva
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fakarava to Nuku Hiva. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 619.055 miles
- 996.272 kilometers
- 537.944 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- 620.846 miles
- 999.154 kilometers
- 539.500 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 Fakarava to Nuku Hiva?
The estimated flight time from Fakarava Airport to Nuku Hiva Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fakarava and Nuku Hiva?
Flight carbon footprint between Fakarava Airport (FAV) and Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV)
On average, flying from Fakarava to Nuku Hiva generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fakarava to Nuku Hiva
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fakarava Airport (FAV) and Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV).
Airport information
| Origin | Fakarava Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fakarava |
| Country: | French Polynesia  |
| IATA Code: | FAV |
| ICAO Code: | NTGF |
| Coordinates: | 16°3′14″S, 145°39′25″W |
| Destination | Nuku Hiva Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nuku Hiva |
| Country: | French Polynesia |
| IATA Code: | NHV |
| ICAO Code: | NTMD |
| Coordinates: | 8°47′44″S, 140°13′44″W |