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How far is Canberra from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Canberra (Canberra Airport) is 3220 miles / 5182 kilometers / 2798 nautical miles.

Rarotonga International Airport – Canberra Airport

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Distance from Avarua to Canberra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3220.124 miles
  • 5182.288 kilometers
  • 2798.211 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
  • 3215.641 miles
  • 5175.072 kilometers
  • 2794.315 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 Canberra?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Canberra Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Canberra Airport (CBR)

On average, flying from Avarua to Canberra generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 795 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Canberra

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

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 Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E