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How far is Mackay from Rotorua?

The distance between Rotorua (Rotorua Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 1994 miles / 3209 kilometers / 1733 nautical miles.

Rotorua Airport – Mackay Airport

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1994
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3209
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1733
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Distance from Rotorua to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1994.024 miles
  • 3209.071 kilometers
  • 1732.760 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
  • 1993.613 miles
  • 3208.409 kilometers
  • 1732.402 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 Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Rotorua Airport to Mackay Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rotorua Airport (ROT) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Rotorua to Mackay generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rotorua to Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rotorua Airport (ROT) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

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 Mackay Airport
City: Mackay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKY
ICAO Code: YBMK
Coordinates: 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E