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How far is Raiatea from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Raiatea (Raiatea Airport) is 627 miles / 1008 kilometers / 544 nautical miles.

Rarotonga International Airport – Raiatea Airport

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Distance from Avarua to Raiatea

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 626.533 miles
  • 1008.307 kilometers
  • 544.442 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
  • 626.525 miles
  • 1008.294 kilometers
  • 544.435 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 Raiatea?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Raiatea Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Avarua and Raiatea?

There is no time difference between Avarua and Raiatea.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Raiatea Airport (RFP)

On average, flying from Avarua to Raiatea generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 256 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Raiatea

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

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 Raiatea Airport
City: Raiatea
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: RFP
ICAO Code: NTTR
Coordinates: 16°43′22″S, 151°27′57″W