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How far is Brisbane from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) is 2983 miles / 4800 kilometers / 2592 nautical miles.

Rarotonga International Airport – Brisbane Airport

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Distance from Avarua to Brisbane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2982.858 miles
  • 4800.445 kilometers
  • 2592.033 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
  • 2978.178 miles
  • 4792.912 kilometers
  • 2587.966 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 Brisbane?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Brisbane Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Brisbane Airport (BNE)

On average, flying from Avarua to Brisbane generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 732 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Brisbane

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

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 Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″E