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How far is Arutua from Nuku Hiva?

The distance between Nuku Hiva (Nuku Hiva Airport) and Arutua (Arutua Airport) is 619 miles / 996 kilometers / 538 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nuku Hiva (NHV) to Arutua (AXR) is 999 miles / 1608 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 262 hours 22 minutes.

Nuku Hiva Airport – Arutua Airport

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619
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996
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538
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 40 min
CO2 emission
115 kg

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Distance from Nuku Hiva to Arutua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 619.136 miles
  • 996.403 kilometers
  • 538.014 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
  • 620.399 miles
  • 998.436 kilometers
  • 539.112 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 Arutua?

The estimated flight time from Nuku Hiva Airport to Arutua Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) and Arutua Airport (AXR)

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

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

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 Arutua Airport
City: Arutua
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: AXR
ICAO Code: NTGU
Coordinates: 15°14′53″S, 146°37′1″W