How far is Whakatane from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 1805 miles / 2904 kilometers / 1568 nautical miles.

Distance from Avarua to Whakatane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1804.663 miles
• 2904.324 kilometers
• 1568.210 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

• 1804.895 miles
• 2904.696 kilometers
• 1568.410 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 Whakatane?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Whakatane Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Avarua and Whakatane?

The time difference between Avarua and Whakatane is 23 hours. Whakatane is 23 hours ahead of Avarua.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)

On average, flying from Avarua to Whakatane generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Whakatane

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

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	Whakatane Airport
City:	Whakatane
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	WHK
ICAO Code:	NZWK
Coordinates:	37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E