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How far is Hamilton Island from Rotorua?

The distance between Rotorua (Rotorua Airport) and Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) is 2043 miles / 3287 kilometers / 1775 nautical miles.

Rotorua Airport – Great Barrier Reef Airport

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Distance from Rotorua to Hamilton Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rotorua to Hamilton Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2042.588 miles
  • 3287.226 kilometers
  • 1774.960 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
  • 2042.398 miles
  • 3286.921 kilometers
  • 1774.795 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 Rotorua to Hamilton Island?

The estimated flight time from Rotorua Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rotorua Airport (ROT) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)

On average, flying from Rotorua to Hamilton Island generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rotorua to Hamilton Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rotorua Airport (ROT) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI).

Airport information

Origin Rotorua Airport
City: Rotorua
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: ROT
ICAO Code: NZRO
Coordinates: 38°6′33″S, 176°19′1″E
Destination Great Barrier Reef Airport
City: Hamilton Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HTI
ICAO Code: YBHM
Coordinates: 20°21′29″S, 148°57′7″E