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How far is Rockhampton from Wollongong?

The distance between Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) and Rockhampton (Rockhampton Airport) is 770 miles / 1239 kilometers / 669 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wollongong (WOL) to Rockhampton (ROK) is 934 miles / 1503 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 37 minutes.

Shellharbour Airport – Rockhampton Airport

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Distance from Wollongong to Rockhampton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 770.156 miles
  • 1239.447 kilometers
  • 669.248 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
  • 772.641 miles
  • 1243.445 kilometers
  • 671.407 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 Wollongong to Rockhampton?

The estimated flight time from Shellharbour Airport to Rockhampton Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shellharbour Airport (WOL) and Rockhampton Airport (ROK)

On average, flying from Wollongong to Rockhampton generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wollongong to Rockhampton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shellharbour Airport (WOL) and Rockhampton Airport (ROK).

Airport information

Origin Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″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