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How far is Tauranga from Rotorua?

The distance between Rotorua (Rotorua Airport) and Tauranga (Tauranga Airport) is 31 miles / 50 kilometers / 27 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rotorua (ROT) to Tauranga (TRG) is 41 miles / 66 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 minutes.

Rotorua Airport – Tauranga Airport

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Distance from Rotorua to Tauranga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 30.876 miles
  • 49.691 kilometers
  • 26.831 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
  • 30.926 miles
  • 49.771 kilometers
  • 26.874 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 Rotorua to Tauranga?

The estimated flight time from Rotorua Airport to Tauranga Airport is 33 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rotorua and Tauranga?

There is no time difference between Rotorua and Tauranga.

Flight carbon footprint between Rotorua Airport (ROT) and Tauranga Airport (TRG)

On average, flying from Rotorua to Tauranga generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 65 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rotorua to Tauranga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rotorua Airport (ROT) and Tauranga Airport (TRG).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Tauranga Airport
City: Tauranga
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: TRG
ICAO Code: NZTG
Coordinates: 37°40′18″S, 176°11′45″E