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How far is Taupo from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Taupo (Taupo Airport) is 1873 miles / 3015 kilometers / 1628 nautical miles.

Rarotonga International Airport – Taupo Airport

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Distance from Avarua to Taupo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1873.301 miles
  • 3014.785 kilometers
  • 1627.854 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
  • 1873.550 miles
  • 3015.187 kilometers
  • 1628.071 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 Taupo?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Taupo Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Taupo Airport (TUO)

On average, flying from Avarua to Taupo generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Taupo

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

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 Taupo Airport
City: Taupo
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: TUO
ICAO Code: NZAP
Coordinates: 38°44′22″S, 176°5′2″E