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How far is Rurutu from Fakarava?

The distance between Fakarava (Fakarava Airport) and Rurutu (Rurutu Airport) is 576 miles / 926 kilometers / 500 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fakarava (FAV) to Rurutu (RUR) is 557 miles / 897 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 159 hours 13 minutes.

Fakarava Airport – Rurutu Airport

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Distance from Fakarava to Rurutu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 575.525 miles
  • 926.218 kilometers
  • 500.118 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
  • 576.680 miles
  • 928.076 kilometers
  • 501.121 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 Fakarava to Rurutu?

The estimated flight time from Fakarava Airport to Rurutu Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fakarava and Rurutu?

There is no time difference between Fakarava and Rurutu.

Flight carbon footprint between Fakarava Airport (FAV) and Rurutu Airport (RUR)

On average, flying from Fakarava to Rurutu generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 241 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fakarava to Rurutu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fakarava Airport (FAV) and Rurutu Airport (RUR).

Airport information

Origin Fakarava Airport
City: Fakarava
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: FAV
ICAO Code: NTGF
Coordinates: 16°3′14″S, 145°39′25″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