How far is Kaukura Atoll from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Kaukura Atoll (Kaukura Airport) is 929 miles / 1495 kilometers / 807 nautical miles.

Distance from Avarua to Kaukura Atoll

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 929.254 miles
• 1495.490 kilometers
• 807.500 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

• 928.851 miles
• 1494.841 kilometers
• 807.150 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 Kaukura Atoll?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Kaukura Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Avarua and Kaukura Atoll?

There is no time difference between Avarua and Kaukura Atoll.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Kaukura Airport (KKR)

On average, flying from Avarua to Kaukura Atoll generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Kaukura Atoll

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

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	Kaukura Airport
City:	Kaukura Atoll
Country:	French Polynesia
IATA Code:	KKR
ICAO Code:	NTGK
Coordinates:	15°39′47″S, 146°53′5″W