How far is Wellington from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Wellington (Wellington International Airport) is 2030 miles / 3267 kilometers / 1764 nautical miles.

Distance from Avarua to Wellington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2029.903 miles
• 3266.812 kilometers
• 1763.938 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

• 2030.423 miles
• 3267.650 kilometers
• 1764.390 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 Wellington?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Wellington International Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Avarua and Wellington?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Wellington International Airport (WLG)

On average, flying from Avarua to Wellington generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Wellington

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

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	Wellington International Airport
City:	Wellington
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	WLG
ICAO Code:	NZWN
Coordinates:	41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E