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How far is Whakatane from Rotorua?

The distance between Rotorua (Rotorua Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 35 miles / 56 kilometers / 30 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rotorua (ROT) to Whakatane (WHK) is 48 miles / 77 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 14 minutes.

Rotorua Airport – Whakatane Airport

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Distance from Rotorua to Whakatane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 35.077 miles
  • 56.450 kilometers
  • 30.481 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
  • 35.013 miles
  • 56.348 kilometers
  • 30.425 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 Whakatane?

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

What is the time difference between Rotorua and Whakatane?

There is no time difference between Rotorua and Whakatane.

Flight carbon footprint between Rotorua Airport (ROT) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)

On average, flying from Rotorua to Whakatane generates about 30 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 30 kilograms equals 67 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 Whakatane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rotorua Airport (ROT) and Whakatane Airport (WHK).

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 Whakatane Airport
City: Whakatane
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WHK
ICAO Code: NZWK
Coordinates: 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E