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How far is Thargomindah from Avarua?

The distance between Avarua (Rarotonga International Airport) and Thargomindah (Thargomindah Airport) is 3549 miles / 5711 kilometers / 3084 nautical miles.

Rarotonga International Airport – Thargomindah Airport

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Distance from Avarua to Thargomindah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3548.767 miles
  • 5711.186 kilometers
  • 3083.794 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
  • 3543.096 miles
  • 5702.060 kilometers
  • 3078.866 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 Thargomindah?

The estimated flight time from Rarotonga International Airport to Thargomindah Airport is 7 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Thargomindah Airport (XTG)

On average, flying from Avarua to Thargomindah generates about 401 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 401 kilograms equals 883 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Avarua to Thargomindah

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

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 Thargomindah Airport
City: Thargomindah
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XTG
ICAO Code: YTGM
Coordinates: 27°59′11″S, 143°48′39″E