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How far is Sydney from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 3102 miles / 4992 kilometers / 2695 nautical miles.

Rarotonga International Airport – Sydney Airport

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Distance from Avarua to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3101.913 miles
  • 4992.045 kilometers
  • 2695.489 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
  • 3097.535 miles
  • 4984.999 kilometers
  • 2691.684 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 Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Sydney Airport is 6 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Sydney Airport (SYD)

On average, flying from Avarua to Sydney generates about 346 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 346 kilograms equals 764 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Sydney

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

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 Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E

Airlines flying from Avarua (RAR) to Sydney (SYD)

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