How far is Rotorua from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Rotorua (Rotorua Airport) is 1708 miles / 2749 kilometers / 1485 nautical miles.
Essendon Airport – Rotorua Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Rotorua
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Rotorua. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1708.346 miles
- 2749.316 kilometers
- 1484.512 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- 1704.281 miles
- 2742.774 kilometers
- 1480.979 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 Melbourne to Rotorua?
The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Rotorua Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Rotorua?
The time difference between Melbourne and Rotorua is 2 hours. Rotorua is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Rotorua Airport (ROT)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Rotorua generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Rotorua
See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Rotorua Airport (ROT).
Airport information
| Origin | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″E |
| Destination | Rotorua Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rotorua |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | ROT |
| ICAO Code: | NZRO |
| Coordinates: | 38°6′33″S, 176°19′1″E |