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How far is Lahaina, HI, from Nuku Hiva?

The distance between Nuku Hiva (Nuku Hiva Airport) and Lahaina (Kapalua Airport) is 2331 miles / 3751 kilometers / 2025 nautical miles.

Nuku Hiva Airport – Kapalua Airport

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2331
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3751
Kilometers
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2025
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Flight time duration
4 h 54 min
CO2 emission
255 kg

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Distance from Nuku Hiva to Lahaina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2330.834 miles
  • 3751.115 kilometers
  • 2025.440 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
  • 2339.666 miles
  • 3765.328 kilometers
  • 2033.114 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 Lahaina?

The estimated flight time from Nuku Hiva Airport to Kapalua Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) and Kapalua Airport (JHM)

On average, flying from Nuku Hiva to Lahaina generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 563 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuku Hiva to Lahaina

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

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 Kapalua Airport
City: Lahaina, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JHM
ICAO Code: PHJH
Coordinates: 20°57′46″N, 156°40′22″W