Distance from Rapa to Makemo
Rapa → Makemo
1,225 km
≈ 761 miles · 662 nautical miles
RapaMakemo
2 h 1 min
Flight (if direct)
17 h 42 min
Driving time (est.)
north
Direction (2°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Rapa to Makemo 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 El Caney, Cuba.
| 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 | 2° — north |
| Geographic midpoint | Near El Caney, Cuba |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC-09:00 → UTC-09:00) |
| Rapa coordinates | -27.6082, -144.3843 |
| Makemo coordinates | -16.5933, -144.0176 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Rapa and Makemo — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Makemo from Rapa?
Makemo is 1,225 km (761 miles) from Rapa 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 Rapa to Makemo?
If a direct flight operates between Rapa and Makemo, 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 Rapa and Makemo?
Makemo has the same time zone offset. Rapa uses UTC-09:00 and Makemo uses UTC-09:00.
What is the halfway point between Rapa and Makemo?
The geographic midpoint between Rapa and Makemo is near El Caney, Cuba, roughly 613 km from each city.
In which direction is Makemo from Rapa?
Makemo lies to the north of Rapa, at an initial bearing of 2°.