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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 4739 miles / 7626 kilometers / 4118 nautical miles.

Rarotonga International Airport – Palm Springs International Airport

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Distance from Avarua to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4738.733 miles
  • 7626.252 kilometers
  • 4117.847 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
  • 4750.791 miles
  • 7645.657 kilometers
  • 4128.325 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 9 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Avarua to Palm Springs generates about 550 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 550 kilograms equals 1 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W