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How far is Parkes from Rockhampton?

The distance between Rockhampton (Rockhampton Airport) and Parkes (Parkes Airport) is 685 miles / 1102 kilometers / 595 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockhampton (ROK) to Parkes (PKE) is 790 miles / 1272 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 4 minutes.

Rockhampton Airport – Parkes Airport

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685
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1102
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595
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Distance from Rockhampton to Parkes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 685.027 miles
  • 1102.443 kilometers
  • 595.272 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
  • 687.173 miles
  • 1105.898 kilometers
  • 597.137 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 Parkes?

The estimated flight time from Rockhampton Airport to Parkes Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Parkes Airport (PKE)

On average, flying from Rockhampton to Parkes generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 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 Parkes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Parkes Airport (PKE).

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 Parkes Airport
City: Parkes
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PKE
ICAO Code: YPKS
Coordinates: 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″E