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How far is Tikehau Atoll from Rurutu?

The distance between Rurutu (Rurutu Airport) and Tikehau Atoll (Tikehau Airport) is 543 miles / 874 kilometers / 472 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rurutu (RUR) to Tikehau Atoll (TIH) is 524 miles / 844 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 158 hours 22 minutes.

Rurutu Airport – Tikehau Airport

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Distance from Rurutu to Tikehau Atoll

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rurutu to Tikehau Atoll. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 543.203 miles
  • 874.200 kilometers
  • 472.030 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
  • 545.214 miles
  • 877.437 kilometers
  • 473.778 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 Rurutu to Tikehau Atoll?

The estimated flight time from Rurutu Airport to Tikehau Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rurutu and Tikehau Atoll?

There is no time difference between Rurutu and Tikehau Atoll.

Flight carbon footprint between Rurutu Airport (RUR) and Tikehau Airport (TIH)

On average, flying from Rurutu to Tikehau Atoll generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rurutu to Tikehau Atoll

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rurutu Airport (RUR) and Tikehau Airport (TIH).

Airport information

Origin Rurutu Airport
City: Rurutu
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: RUR
ICAO Code: NTAR
Coordinates: 22°26′2″S, 151°21′39″W
Destination Tikehau Airport
City: Tikehau Atoll
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: TIH
ICAO Code: NTGC
Coordinates: 15°7′10″S, 148°13′51″W