How far is Palmdale, CA, from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 4718 miles / 7593 kilometers / 4100 nautical miles.

Distance from Avarua to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4717.892 miles
• 7592.712 kilometers
• 4099.736 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

• 4730.488 miles
• 7612.982 kilometers
• 4110.682 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 Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 9 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Avarua and Palmdale?

The time difference between Avarua and Palmdale is 2 hours. Palmdale is 2 hours ahead of Avarua.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Avarua to Palmdale generates about 547 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 547 kilograms equals 1 207 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

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	Palmdale Regional Airport
City:	Palmdale, CA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	PMD
ICAO Code:	KPMD
Coordinates:	34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W