How far is Groote Eylandt from Rockhampton?
The distance between Rockhampton (Rockhampton Airport) and Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) is 1122 miles / 1806 kilometers / 975 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rockhampton (ROK) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) is 1852 miles / 2981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 47 minutes.
Rockhampton Airport – Groote Eylandt Airport
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Distance from Rockhampton to Groote Eylandt
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockhampton to Groote Eylandt. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1122.327 miles
- 1806.210 kilometers
- 975.275 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- 1122.934 miles
- 1807.188 kilometers
- 975.803 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 Rockhampton to Groote Eylandt?
The estimated flight time from Rockhampton Airport to Groote Eylandt Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rockhampton and Groote Eylandt?
Flight carbon footprint between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE)
On average, flying from Rockhampton to Groote Eylandt generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rockhampton to Groote Eylandt
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Rockhampton Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockhampton |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | ROK |
| ICAO Code: | YBRK |
| Coordinates: | 23°22′54″S, 150°28′30″E |
| Destination | Groote Eylandt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Groote Eylandt |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | GTE |
| ICAO Code: | YGTE |
| Coordinates: | 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″E |