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How far is Wanganui from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Wanganui (Whanganui Airport) is 1967 miles / 3166 kilometers / 1709 nautical miles.

Rarotonga International Airport – Whanganui Airport

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Distance from Avarua to Wanganui

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1967.075 miles
  • 3165.701 kilometers
  • 1709.342 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
  • 1967.377 miles
  • 3166.186 kilometers
  • 1709.604 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 Wanganui?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Whanganui Airport (WAG)

On average, flying from Avarua to Wanganui generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Wanganui

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

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 Whanganui Airport
City: Wanganui
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WAG
ICAO Code: NZWU
Coordinates: 39°57′43″S, 175°1′29″E