Distance from Makemo to Rangiroa
Makemo → Rangiroa
447 km
≈ 278 miles · 242 nautical miles
MakemoRangiroa
1 h 3 min
Flight (if direct)
6 h 28 min
Driving time (est.)
west-northwest
Direction (291°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Makemo to Rangiroa covers 447 km (278 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 582 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near La Nueva Victoria, Mexico.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 447 km / 278 mi / 242 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 582 km / 361 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 1 h 3 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 6 h 28 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 291° — west-northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near La Nueva Victoria, Mexico |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC-09:00 → UTC-09:00) |
| Makemo coordinates | -16.5933, -144.0176 |
| Rangiroa coordinates | -15.1228, -147.9114 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Makemo and Rangiroa — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Rangiroa from Makemo?
Rangiroa is 447 km (278 miles) from Makemo measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 582 km (361 mi).
How long is the flight from Makemo to Rangiroa?
If a direct flight operates between Makemo and Rangiroa, it would take approximately 1 h 3 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Makemo and Rangiroa?
Rangiroa has the same time zone offset. Makemo uses UTC-09:00 and Rangiroa uses UTC-09:00.
What is the halfway point between Makemo and Rangiroa?
The geographic midpoint between Makemo and Rangiroa is near La Nueva Victoria, Mexico, roughly 224 km from each city.
In which direction is Rangiroa from Makemo?
Rangiroa lies to the west-northwest of Makemo, at an initial bearing of 291°.