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How far is Rockhampton from Cooktown?

The distance between Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) and Rockhampton (Rockhampton Airport) is 646 miles / 1039 kilometers / 561 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cooktown (CTN) to Rockhampton (ROK) is 860 miles / 1384 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 58 minutes.

Cooktown Airport – Rockhampton Airport

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Distance from Cooktown to Rockhampton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 645.782 miles
  • 1039.285 kilometers
  • 561.169 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
  • 647.581 miles
  • 1042.180 kilometers
  • 562.732 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 Cooktown to Rockhampton?

The estimated flight time from Cooktown Airport to Rockhampton Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cooktown and Rockhampton?

There is no time difference between Cooktown and Rockhampton.

Flight carbon footprint between Cooktown Airport (CTN) and Rockhampton Airport (ROK)

On average, flying from Cooktown to Rockhampton generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cooktown to Rockhampton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cooktown Airport (CTN) and Rockhampton Airport (ROK).

Airport information

Origin Cooktown Airport
City: Cooktown
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CTN
ICAO Code: YCKN
Coordinates: 15°26′40″S, 145°11′2″E
Destination Rockhampton Airport
City: Rockhampton
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ROK
ICAO Code: YBRK
Coordinates: 23°22′54″S, 150°28′30″E