How far is Ballina from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) is 2953 miles / 4752 kilometers / 2566 nautical miles.

Distance from Avarua to Ballina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2952.881 miles
• 4752.201 kilometers
• 2565.983 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

• 2948.332 miles
• 4744.881 kilometers
• 2562.031 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 Ballina?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Avarua and Ballina?

The time difference between Avarua and Ballina is 21 hours. Ballina is 21 hours ahead of Avarua.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

On average, flying from Avarua to Ballina generates about 329 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 329 kilograms equals 724 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Ballina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK).

Airport information

Origin	Rarotonga International Airport
City:	Avarua
Country:	Cook Islands
IATA Code:	RAR
ICAO Code:	NCRG
Coordinates:	21°12′9″S, 159°48′21″W

Destination	Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
City:	Ballina
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	BNK
ICAO Code:	YBNA
Coordinates:	28°50′2″S, 153°33′43″E