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How far is Rockhampton from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Rockhampton (Rockhampton Airport) is 3172 miles / 5104 kilometers / 2756 nautical miles.

Rarotonga International Airport – Rockhampton Airport

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Distance from Avarua to Rockhampton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3171.506 miles
  • 5104.044 kilometers
  • 2755.963 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
  • 3166.482 miles
  • 5095.958 kilometers
  • 2751.597 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 Rockhampton?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Rockhampton Airport is 6 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Rockhampton Airport (ROK)

On average, flying from Avarua to Rockhampton generates about 355 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 355 kilograms equals 782 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Rockhampton

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

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 Rockhampton Airport
City: Rockhampton
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ROK
ICAO Code: YBRK
Coordinates: 23°22′54″S, 150°28′30″E