How far is Nelson from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 2097 miles / 3375 kilometers / 1822 nautical miles.

Distance from Avarua to Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2096.965 miles
• 3374.738 kilometers
• 1822.213 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

• 2097.193 miles
• 3375.105 kilometers
• 1822.411 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 Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Nelson Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Avarua and Nelson?

The time difference between Avarua and Nelson is 23 hours. Nelson is 23 hours ahead of Avarua.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Nelson Airport (NSN)

On average, flying from Avarua to Nelson generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 504 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Nelson

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

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	Nelson Airport
City:	Nelson
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	NSN
ICAO Code:	NZNS
Coordinates:	41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E