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How far is King Island, Tasmania from Rockhampton?

The distance between Rockhampton (Rockhampton Airport) and King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) is 1200 miles / 1932 kilometers / 1043 nautical miles.

Rockhampton Airport – King Island Airport

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Distance from Rockhampton to King Island, Tasmania

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rockhampton to King Island, Tasmania. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1200.286 miles
  • 1931.674 kilometers
  • 1043.020 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
  • 1203.056 miles
  • 1936.131 kilometers
  • 1045.427 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 King Island, Tasmania?

The estimated flight time from Rockhampton Airport to King Island Airport is 2 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and King Island Airport (KNS)

On average, flying from Rockhampton to King Island, Tasmania generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 356 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rockhampton to King Island, Tasmania

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and King Island Airport (KNS).

Airport information

Origin Rockhampton Airport
City: Rockhampton
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ROK
ICAO Code: YBRK
Coordinates: 23°22′54″S, 150°28′30″E
Destination King Island Airport
City: King Island, Tasmania
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KNS
ICAO Code: YKII
Coordinates: 39°52′38″S, 143°52′40″E