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How far is Ayers Rock from Rockhampton?

The distance between Rockhampton (Rockhampton Airport) and Ayers Rock (Ayers Rock Airport) is 1235 miles / 1988 kilometers / 1073 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockhampton (ROK) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) is 1833 miles / 2950 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 58 minutes.

Rockhampton Airport – Ayers Rock Airport

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1235
Miles
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1988
Kilometers
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1073
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 50 min
CO2 emission
163 kg

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Distance from Rockhampton to Ayers Rock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1235.278 miles
  • 1987.987 kilometers
  • 1073.427 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
  • 1233.268 miles
  • 1984.753 kilometers
  • 1071.681 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 Ayers Rock?

The estimated flight time from Rockhampton Airport to Ayers Rock Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ)

On average, flying from Rockhampton to Ayers Rock generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Ayers Rock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ).

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 Ayers Rock Airport
City: Ayers Rock
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: AYQ
ICAO Code: YAYE
Coordinates: 25°11′9″S, 130°58′33″E