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How far is Whyalla from Rockhampton?

The distance between Rockhampton (Rockhampton Airport) and Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) is 1032 miles / 1661 kilometers / 897 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockhampton (ROK) to Whyalla (WYA) is 1419 miles / 2283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 36 minutes.

Rockhampton Airport – Whyalla Airport

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1032
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1661
Kilometers
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897
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 27 min
CO2 emission
153 kg

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Distance from Rockhampton to Whyalla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1032.312 miles
  • 1661.345 kilometers
  • 897.055 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
  • 1032.630 miles
  • 1661.857 kilometers
  • 897.331 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 Whyalla?

The estimated flight time from Rockhampton Airport to Whyalla Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Whyalla Airport (WYA)

On average, flying from Rockhampton to Whyalla generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 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 Whyalla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Whyalla Airport (WYA).

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 Whyalla Airport
City: Whyalla
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WYA
ICAO Code: YWHA
Coordinates: 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″E