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How far is Rockhampton from Woomera?

The distance between Woomera (RAAF Base Woomera) and Rockhampton (Rockhampton Airport) is 995 miles / 1601 kilometers / 864 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Woomera (UMR) to Rockhampton (ROK) is 1520 miles / 2447 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 51 minutes.

RAAF Base Woomera – Rockhampton Airport

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1601
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864
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Flight time duration
2 h 22 min
CO2 emission
150 kg

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Distance from Woomera to Rockhampton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 994.602 miles
  • 1600.656 kilometers
  • 864.285 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
  • 994.318 miles
  • 1600.200 kilometers
  • 864.039 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 Woomera to Rockhampton?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Woomera to Rockhampton Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Rockhampton Airport (ROK)

On average, flying from Woomera to Rockhampton generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Woomera to Rockhampton

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Woomera (UMR) and Rockhampton Airport (ROK).

Airport information

Origin RAAF Base Woomera
City: Woomera
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: UMR
ICAO Code: YPWR
Coordinates: 31°8′39″S, 136°49′1″E
Destination Rockhampton Airport
City: Rockhampton
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ROK
ICAO Code: YBRK
Coordinates: 23°22′54″S, 150°28′30″E