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How far is Rotorua from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Rotorua (Rotorua Airport) is 6998 miles / 11263 kilometers / 6082 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Rotorua Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Rotorua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6998.468 miles
  • 11262.942 kilometers
  • 6081.502 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
  • 7014.433 miles
  • 11288.635 kilometers
  • 6095.375 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 Seattle to Rotorua?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Rotorua Airport is 13 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Rotorua Airport (ROT)

On average, flying from Seattle to Rotorua generates about 855 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 855 kilograms equals 1 884 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Rotorua

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Rotorua Airport (ROT).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W
Destination 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