Distance from Makemo to Rapa
Makemo → Rapa
1,225 km
≈ 761 miles · 662 nautical miles
MakemoRapa
2 h 1 min
Flight (if direct)
17 h 42 min
Driving time (est.)
south
Direction (182°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Makemo to Rapa covers 1,225 km (761 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,593 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 1,225 km / 761 mi / 662 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 1,593 km / 990 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 2 h 1 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 17 h 42 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 182° — south |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC-09:00 → UTC-09:00) |
| Makemo coordinates | -16.5933, -144.0176 |
| Rapa coordinates | -27.6082, -144.3843 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Makemo and Rapa — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Rapa from Makemo?
Rapa is 1,225 km (761 miles) from Makemo measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,593 km (990 mi).
How long is the flight from Makemo to Rapa?
If a direct flight operates between Makemo and Rapa, it would take approximately 2 h 1 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 Rapa?
Rapa has the same time zone offset. Makemo uses UTC-09:00 and Rapa uses UTC-09:00.
What is the halfway point between Makemo and Rapa?
The geographic midpoint between Makemo and Rapa is near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands, roughly 613 km from each city.
In which direction is Rapa from Makemo?
Rapa lies to the south of Makemo, at an initial bearing of 182°.