How far is Merimbula from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Merimbula (Merimbula Airport) is 3189 miles / 5132 kilometers / 2771 nautical miles.

Distance from Avarua to Merimbula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3189.154 miles
• 5132.446 kilometers
• 2771.299 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

• 3184.958 miles
• 5125.693 kilometers
• 2767.653 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 Merimbula?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Merimbula Airport is 6 hours and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Avarua and Merimbula?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Merimbula Airport (MIM)

On average, flying from Avarua to Merimbula generates about 357 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 357 kilograms equals 787 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Merimbula

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

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	Merimbula Airport
City:	Merimbula
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	MIM
ICAO Code:	YMER
Coordinates:	36°54′30″S, 149°54′3″E