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How far is Rotorua from Taupo?

The distance between Taupo (Taupo Airport) and Rotorua (Rotorua Airport) is 45 miles / 73 kilometers / 39 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Taupo (TUO) to Rotorua (ROT) is 58 miles / 93 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 17 minutes.

Taupo Airport – Rotorua Airport

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Distance from Taupo to Rotorua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 45.289 miles
  • 72.886 kilometers
  • 39.355 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
  • 45.352 miles
  • 72.988 kilometers
  • 39.410 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 Taupo to Rotorua?

The estimated flight time from Taupo Airport to Rotorua Airport is 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Taupo and Rotorua?

There is no time difference between Taupo and Rotorua.

Flight carbon footprint between Taupo Airport (TUO) and Rotorua Airport (ROT)

On average, flying from Taupo to Rotorua generates about 32 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 32 kilograms equals 70 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Taupo to Rotorua

See the map of the shortest flight path between Taupo Airport (TUO) and Rotorua Airport (ROT).

Airport information

Origin Taupo Airport
City: Taupo
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: TUO
ICAO Code: NZAP
Coordinates: 38°44′22″S, 176°5′2″E
Destination 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