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How far is Rockhampton from Darwin?

The distance between Darwin (Darwin International Airport) and Rockhampton (Rockhampton Airport) is 1492 miles / 2401 kilometers / 1296 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Darwin (DRW) to Rockhampton (ROK) is 1824 miles / 2935 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 34 minutes.

Darwin International Airport – Rockhampton Airport

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1492
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2401
Kilometers
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1296
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 19 min
CO2 emission
179 kg

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Distance from Darwin to Rockhampton

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Darwin to Rockhampton. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1491.926 miles
  • 2401.023 kilometers
  • 1296.449 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
  • 1492.100 miles
  • 2401.303 kilometers
  • 1296.600 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 Darwin to Rockhampton?

The estimated flight time from Darwin International Airport to Rockhampton Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Rockhampton Airport (ROK)

On average, flying from Darwin to Rockhampton generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Darwin to Rockhampton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Rockhampton Airport (ROK).

Airport information

Origin Darwin International Airport
City: Darwin
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: DRW
ICAO Code: YPDN
Coordinates: 12°24′52″S, 130°52′37″E
Destination Rockhampton Airport
City: Rockhampton
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ROK
ICAO Code: YBRK
Coordinates: 23°22′54″S, 150°28′30″E