How far is Maroochydore from Avarua?
The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 2987 miles / 4807 kilometers / 2596 nautical miles.
Rarotonga International Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport
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Distance from Avarua to Maroochydore
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Avarua to Maroochydore. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2987.187 miles
- 4807.412 kilometers
- 2595.795 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- 2982.471 miles
- 4799.823 kilometers
- 2591.697 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 Maroochydore?
The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Avarua and Maroochydore?
Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
On average, flying from Avarua to Maroochydore generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 733 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Avarua to Maroochydore
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
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 | Sunshine Coast Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Maroochydore |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MCY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMC |
| Coordinates: | 26°36′11″S, 153°5′27″E |