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How far is Hughenden from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Hughenden (Hughenden Airport) is 3596 miles / 5787 kilometers / 3124 nautical miles.

Rarotonga International Airport – Hughenden Airport

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5787
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3124
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Distance from Avarua to Hughenden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3595.587 miles
  • 5786.536 kilometers
  • 3124.480 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
  • 3590.034 miles
  • 5777.600 kilometers
  • 3119.655 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 Hughenden?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Hughenden Airport is 7 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Hughenden Airport (HGD)

On average, flying from Avarua to Hughenden generates about 406 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 406 kilograms equals 896 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Hughenden

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

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 Hughenden Airport
City: Hughenden
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HGD
ICAO Code: YHUG
Coordinates: 20°48′54″S, 144°13′30″E