How far is Hamilton Island from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 3301 miles / 5312 kilometers / 2868 nautical miles.

Distance from Avarua to Hamilton Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3300.799 miles
• 5312.122 kilometers
• 2868.316 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

• 3295.733 miles
• 5303.969 kilometers
• 2863.914 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 Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 6 hours and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Avarua and Hamilton Island?

The time difference between Avarua and Hamilton Island is 20 hours. Hamilton Island is 20 hours ahead of Avarua.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Avarua to Hamilton Island generates about 370 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 370 kilograms equals 817 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Hamilton Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

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	Great Barrier Reef Airport
City:	Hamilton Island
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	HTI
ICAO Code:	YBHM
Coordinates:	20°21′29″S, 148°57′7″E