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How far is Rurutu from Makemo?

The distance between Makemo (Makemo Airport) and Rurutu (Rurutu Airport) is 643 miles / 1036 kilometers / 559 nautical miles.

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

Makemo Airport – Rurutu Airport

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Distance from Makemo to Rurutu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 643.438 miles
  • 1035.513 kilometers
  • 559.132 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
  • 643.984 miles
  • 1036.392 kilometers
  • 559.607 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 Makemo to Rurutu?

The estimated flight time from Makemo Airport to Rurutu Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Makemo and Rurutu?

There is no time difference between Makemo and Rurutu.

Flight carbon footprint between Makemo Airport (MKP) and Rurutu Airport (RUR)

On average, flying from Makemo to Rurutu generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Makemo to Rurutu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Makemo Airport (MKP) and Rurutu Airport (RUR).

Airport information

Origin Makemo Airport
City: Makemo
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: MKP
ICAO Code: NTGM
Coordinates: 16°35′2″S, 143°39′28″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