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How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 4723 miles / 7601 kilometers / 4104 nautical miles.

Rarotonga International Airport – Meadows Field Airport

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Distance from Avarua to Bakersfield

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4722.890 miles
  • 7600.755 kilometers
  • 4104.079 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
  • 4735.887 miles
  • 7621.672 kilometers
  • 4115.373 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 Bakersfield?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 9 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

On average, flying from Avarua to Bakersfield generates about 548 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 548 kilograms equals 1 208 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Bakersfield

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).

Airport information

Origin Rarotonga International Airport
City: Avarua
Country: Cook Islands Flag of Cook Islands
IATA Code: RAR
ICAO Code: NCRG
Coordinates: 21°12′9″S, 159°48′21″W
Destination Meadows Field Airport
City: Bakersfield, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFL
ICAO Code: KBFL
Coordinates: 35°26′0″N, 119°3′25″W