How far is Rotorua from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Rotorua (Rotorua Airport) is 2359 miles / 3797 kilometers / 2050 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Rotorua Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Rotorua
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Rotorua. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2359.053 miles
- 3796.528 kilometers
- 2049.961 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- 2359.467 miles
- 3797.195 kilometers
- 2050.321 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 Cairns to Rotorua?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Rotorua Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Rotorua?
The time difference between Cairns and Rotorua is 3 hours. Rotorua is 3 hours ahead of Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Rotorua Airport (ROT)
On average, flying from Cairns to Rotorua generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 570 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Rotorua
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Rotorua Airport (ROT).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | Rotorua Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rotorua |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | ROT |
| ICAO Code: | NZRO |
| Coordinates: | 38°6′33″S, 176°19′1″E |