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How far is Wollongong from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 3127 miles / 5032 kilometers / 2717 nautical miles.

Rarotonga International Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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Distance from Avarua to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3126.646 miles
  • 5031.849 kilometers
  • 2716.981 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
  • 3122.286 miles
  • 5024.832 kilometers
  • 2713.192 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 Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Avarua to Wollongong generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 770 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Wollongong

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

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 Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E