How far is Fakarava from Avarua?
The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Fakarava (Fakarava Airport) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers / 862 nautical miles.
Rarotonga International Airport – Fakarava Airport
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Distance from Avarua to Fakarava
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Avarua to Fakarava. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 992.408 miles
- 1597.125 kilometers
- 862.379 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- 991.724 miles
- 1596.025 kilometers
- 861.784 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 Fakarava?
The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Fakarava Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Avarua and Fakarava?
Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Fakarava Airport (FAV)
On average, flying from Avarua to Fakarava generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Avarua to Fakarava
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Fakarava Airport (FAV).
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 | Fakarava Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fakarava |
| Country: | French Polynesia  |
| IATA Code: | FAV |
| ICAO Code: | NTGF |
| Coordinates: | 16°3′14″S, 145°39′25″W |