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How far is Tarawa from Auckland?

The distance between Auckland (Auckland Airport) and Tarawa (Bonriki International Airport) is 2643 miles / 4254 kilometers / 2297 nautical miles.

Auckland Airport – Bonriki International Airport

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2643
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4254
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2297
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Distance from Auckland to Tarawa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Auckland to Tarawa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2643.054 miles
  • 4253.583 kilometers
  • 2296.751 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
  • 2654.575 miles
  • 4272.124 kilometers
  • 2306.763 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 Auckland to Tarawa?

The estimated flight time from Auckland Airport to Bonriki International Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Bonriki International Airport (TRW)

On average, flying from Auckland to Tarawa generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Auckland to Tarawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Bonriki International Airport (TRW).

Airport information

Origin Auckland Airport
City: Auckland
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: AKL
ICAO Code: NZAA
Coordinates: 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″E
Destination Bonriki International Airport
City: Tarawa
Country: Kiribati Flag of Kiribati
IATA Code: TRW
ICAO Code: NGTA
Coordinates: 1°22′53″N, 173°8′49″E