How far is Apia from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Apia (Faleolo International Airport) is 951 miles / 1530 kilometers / 826 nautical miles.

Distance from Avarua to Apia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 950.751 miles
• 1530.085 kilometers
• 826.180 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

• 951.054 miles
• 1530.572 kilometers
• 826.443 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 Avarua to Apia?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Faleolo International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Avarua and Apia?

The time difference between Avarua and Apia is 23 hours. Apia is 23 hours ahead of Avarua.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Faleolo International Airport (APW)

On average, flying from Avarua to Apia generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Apia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Faleolo International Airport (APW).

Airport information

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

Destination	Faleolo International Airport
City:	Apia
Country:	Samoa
IATA Code:	APW
ICAO Code:	NSFA
Coordinates:	13°49′47″S, 172°0′28″W