How far is Richmond from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 3668 miles / 5902 kilometers / 3187 nautical miles.

Distance from Avarua to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3667.540 miles
• 5902.333 kilometers
• 3187.005 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

• 3661.886 miles
• 5893.235 kilometers
• 3182.092 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Richmond Airport is 7 hours and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Avarua and Richmond?

The time difference between Avarua and Richmond is 20 hours. Richmond is 20 hours ahead of Avarua.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Richmond Airport (RCM)

On average, flying from Avarua to Richmond generates about 415 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 415 kilograms equals 915 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Richmond

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

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	Richmond Airport
City:	Richmond
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	RCM
ICAO Code:	YRMD
Coordinates:	20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E