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How far is Ua Pou from Rurutu?

The distance between Rurutu (Rurutu Airport) and Ua Pou (Ua Pou Airport) is 1170 miles / 1884 kilometers / 1017 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rurutu (RUR) to Ua Pou (UAP) is 1491 miles / 2400 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 419 hours 51 minutes.

Rurutu Airport – Ua Pou Airport

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1170
Miles
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1884
Kilometers
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1017
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 42 min
CO2 emission
160 kg

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Distance from Rurutu to Ua Pou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1170.371 miles
  • 1883.530 kilometers
  • 1017.025 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
  • 1173.049 miles
  • 1887.840 kilometers
  • 1019.352 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 Ua Pou?

The estimated flight time from Rurutu Airport to Ua Pou Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rurutu Airport (RUR) and Ua Pou Airport (UAP)

On average, flying from Rurutu to Ua Pou generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Ua Pou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rurutu Airport (RUR) and Ua Pou Airport (UAP).

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 Ua Pou Airport
City: Ua Pou
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: UAP
ICAO Code: NTMP
Coordinates: 9°21′6″S, 140°4′40″W