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How far is Wollongong from Rockhampton?

The distance between Rockhampton (Rockhampton Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 770 miles / 1239 kilometers / 669 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockhampton (ROK) to Wollongong (WOL) is 931 miles / 1498 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 31 minutes.

Rockhampton Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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Distance from Rockhampton to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 770.156 miles
  • 1239.447 kilometers
  • 669.248 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
  • 772.641 miles
  • 1243.445 kilometers
  • 671.407 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 Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Rockhampton Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Rockhampton to Wollongong generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 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 Wollongong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL).

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 Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E