Distance from Makemo to Hao
Makemo → Hao
277 km
≈ 172 miles · 150 nautical miles
MakemoHao
51 min
Flight (if direct)
4 h
Driving time (est.)
south-southwest
Direction (210°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Makemo and Hao sit 277 km apart, a classic regional journey. That is roughly 172 miles measured in a straight line between the two city centres.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Hawaiian Beaches, United States.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 277 km / 172 mi / 150 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 360 km / 224 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 51 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 4 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 210° — south-southwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Hawaiian Beaches, United States |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC-09:00 → UTC-09:00) |
| Makemo coordinates | -16.5933, -144.0176 |
| Hao coordinates | -18.7453, -145.3338 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Makemo and Hao — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Hao from Makemo?
Hao is 277 km (172 miles) from Makemo measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 360 km (224 mi).
How long is the flight from Makemo to Hao?
If a direct flight operates between Makemo and Hao, it would take approximately 51 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Makemo and Hao?
Hao has the same time zone offset. Makemo uses UTC-09:00 and Hao uses UTC-09:00.
What is the halfway point between Makemo and Hao?
The geographic midpoint between Makemo and Hao is near Hawaiian Beaches, United States, roughly 138 km from each city.
In which direction is Hao from Makemo?
Hao lies to the south-southwest of Makemo, at an initial bearing of 210°.