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How far is Raiatea from Nuku Hiva?

The distance between Nuku Hiva (Nuku Hiva Airport) and Raiatea (Raiatea Airport) is 933 miles / 1502 kilometers / 811 nautical miles.

Nuku Hiva Airport – Raiatea Airport

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933
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1502
Kilometers
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811
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 16 min
CO2 emission
146 kg

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Distance from Nuku Hiva to Raiatea

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 933.106 miles
  • 1501.688 kilometers
  • 810.847 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
  • 933.945 miles
  • 1503.039 kilometers
  • 811.576 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 Raiatea?

The estimated flight time from Nuku Hiva Airport to Raiatea Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) and Raiatea Airport (RFP)

On average, flying from Nuku Hiva to Raiatea generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuku Hiva to Raiatea

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

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 Raiatea Airport
City: Raiatea
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: RFP
ICAO Code: NTTR
Coordinates: 16°43′22″S, 151°27′57″W