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How far is Nhulunbuy from Rockhampton?

The distance between Rockhampton (Rockhampton Airport) and Nhulunbuy (Gove Airport) is 1179 miles / 1897 kilometers / 1024 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockhampton (ROK) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) is 2006 miles / 3228 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 3 minutes.

Rockhampton Airport – Gove Airport

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1179
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1897
Kilometers
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1024
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 43 min
CO2 emission
161 kg

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Distance from Rockhampton to Nhulunbuy

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1178.844 miles
  • 1897.166 kilometers
  • 1024.388 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
  • 1180.168 miles
  • 1899.295 kilometers
  • 1025.538 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 Nhulunbuy?

The estimated flight time from Rockhampton Airport to Gove Airport is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Gove Airport (GOV)

On average, flying from Rockhampton to Nhulunbuy generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 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 Nhulunbuy

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Gove Airport (GOV).

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 Gove Airport
City: Nhulunbuy
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GOV
ICAO Code: YPGV
Coordinates: 12°16′9″S, 136°49′4″E