Distance from Rockhampton to Sydney
How far is it from Rockhampton to Sydney? About 726 mi in a straight line and 857 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Rockhampton and Sydney are about 726 mi (1,168 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 857 mi (1,378 km), a drive of about 14 hr 31 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 50 min.
| Straight-line distance | 726 mi / 1,168 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 857 mi / 1,378 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 14 hr 31 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 50 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $107 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -28.625, 150.839 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Rockhampton to Sydney is about 726 mi (1,168 km) in a straight line, and roughly 857 mi (1,378 km) by road.