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How far is Rurutu from Arutua?

The distance between Arutua (Arutua Airport) and Rurutu (Rurutu Airport) is 584 miles / 939 kilometers / 507 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arutua (AXR) to Rurutu (RUR) is 530 miles / 853 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 158 hours 29 minutes.

Arutua Airport – Rurutu Airport

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Distance from Arutua to Rurutu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Arutua to Rurutu. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 583.623 miles
  • 939.250 kilometers
  • 507.154 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
  • 585.287 miles
  • 941.928 kilometers
  • 508.601 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 Arutua to Rurutu?

The estimated flight time from Arutua Airport to Rurutu Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Arutua and Rurutu?

There is no time difference between Arutua and Rurutu.

Flight carbon footprint between Arutua Airport (AXR) and Rurutu Airport (RUR)

On average, flying from Arutua to Rurutu generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Arutua to Rurutu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arutua Airport (AXR) and Rurutu Airport (RUR).

Airport information

Origin Arutua Airport
City: Arutua
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: AXR
ICAO Code: NTGU
Coordinates: 15°14′53″S, 146°37′1″W
Destination Rurutu Airport
City: Rurutu
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: RUR
ICAO Code: NTAR
Coordinates: 22°26′2″S, 151°21′39″W