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How far is Hervey Bay from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Hervey Bay (Hervey Bay Airport) is 3007 miles / 4839 kilometers / 2613 nautical miles.

Rarotonga International Airport – Hervey Bay Airport

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Distance from Avarua to Hervey Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3006.518 miles
  • 4838.522 kilometers
  • 2612.593 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
  • 3001.745 miles
  • 4830.840 kilometers
  • 2608.445 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 Hervey Bay?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Hervey Bay Airport is 6 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)

On average, flying from Avarua to Hervey Bay generates about 335 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 335 kilograms equals 739 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Hervey Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Hervey Bay Airport (HVB).

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 Hervey Bay Airport
City: Hervey Bay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HVB
ICAO Code: YHBA
Coordinates: 25°19′8″S, 152°52′48″E