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How far is New Plymouth from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and New Plymouth (New Plymouth Airport) is 1970 miles / 3171 kilometers / 1712 nautical miles.

Rarotonga International Airport – New Plymouth Airport

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Distance from Avarua to New Plymouth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1970.207 miles
  • 3170.741 kilometers
  • 1712.063 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
  • 1970.166 miles
  • 3170.676 kilometers
  • 1712.028 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 New Plymouth?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to New Plymouth Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and New Plymouth Airport (NPL)

On average, flying from Avarua to New Plymouth generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to New Plymouth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and New Plymouth Airport (NPL).

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 New Plymouth Airport
City: New Plymouth
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: NPL
ICAO Code: NZNP
Coordinates: 39°0′30″S, 174°10′44″E