How far is Penrhyn Island from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Penrhyn Island (Tongareva Airport) is 846 miles / 1362 kilometers / 735 nautical miles.

Distance from Avarua to Penrhyn Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 846.325 miles
• 1362.028 kilometers
• 735.436 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

• 850.365 miles
• 1368.530 kilometers
• 738.947 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 Penrhyn Island?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Tongareva Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Avarua and Penrhyn Island?

There is no time difference between Avarua and Penrhyn Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Tongareva Airport (PYE)

On average, flying from Avarua to Penrhyn Island generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Penrhyn Island

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

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	Tongareva Airport
City:	Penrhyn Island
Country:	Cook Islands
IATA Code:	PYE
ICAO Code:	NCPY
Coordinates:	9°0′51″S, 158°1′56″W