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How far is Kaukura Atoll from Nuku Hiva?

The distance between Nuku Hiva (Nuku Hiva Airport) and Kaukura Atoll (Kaukura Airport) is 652 miles / 1049 kilometers / 567 nautical miles.

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

Nuku Hiva Airport – Kaukura Airport

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652
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1049
Kilometers
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567
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 44 min
CO2 emission
119 kg

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Distance from Nuku Hiva to Kaukura Atoll

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 651.991 miles
  • 1049.278 kilometers
  • 566.565 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
  • 653.361 miles
  • 1051.483 kilometers
  • 567.755 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 Kaukura Atoll?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) and Kaukura Airport (KKR)

On average, flying from Nuku Hiva to Kaukura Atoll generates about 119 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 119 kilograms equals 263 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 Kaukura Atoll

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

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 Kaukura Airport
City: Kaukura Atoll
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: KKR
ICAO Code: NTGK
Coordinates: 15°39′47″S, 146°53′5″W