How far is Avarua from Butaritari Atoll?

The distance between Butaritari Atoll (Butaritari Atoll Airport) and Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) is 2496 miles / 4016 kilometers / 2169 nautical miles.

Distance from Butaritari Atoll to Avarua

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Butaritari Atoll to Avarua. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2495.622 miles
• 4016.314 kilometers
• 2168.636 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

• 2499.750 miles
• 4022.957 kilometers
• 2172.223 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 Butaritari Atoll to Avarua?

The estimated flight time from Butaritari Atoll Airport to Rarotonga International Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between Butaritari Atoll and Avarua?

The time difference between Butaritari Atoll and Avarua is 22 hours. Avarua is 22 hours behind Butaritari Atoll.

Flight carbon footprint between Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)

On average, flying from Butaritari Atoll to Avarua generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Butaritari Atoll to Avarua

See the map of the shortest flight path between Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR).

Airport information

Origin	Butaritari Atoll Airport
City:	Butaritari Atoll
Country:	Kiribati
IATA Code:	BBG
ICAO Code:	NGTU
Coordinates:	3°5′8″N, 172°48′39″E

Destination	Rarotonga International Airport
City:	Avarua
Country:	Cook Islands
IATA Code:	RAR
ICAO Code:	NCRG
Coordinates:	21°12′9″S, 159°48′21″W