How far is Rotorua from Wellington?
The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Rotorua (Rotorua Airport) is 236 miles / 380 kilometers / 205 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT) is 288 miles / 464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 24 minutes.
Wellington International Airport – Rotorua Airport
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Distance from Wellington to Rotorua
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Rotorua. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 236.163 miles
- 380.068 kilometers
- 205.220 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- 236.407 miles
- 380.460 kilometers
- 205.432 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 Wellington to Rotorua?
The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Rotorua Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Rotorua?
Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Rotorua Airport (ROT)
On average, flying from Wellington to Rotorua generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 132 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wellington to Rotorua
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Rotorua Airport (ROT).
Airport information
| Origin | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |
| Destination | Rotorua Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rotorua |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| IATA Code: | ROT |
| ICAO Code: | NZRO |
| Coordinates: | 38°6′33″S, 176°19′1″E |
Airlines flying from Wellington (WLG) to Rotorua (ROT)
| Air New Zealand |