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How far is Rottnest Island from Auckland?

The distance between Auckland (Auckland Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 3344 miles / 5382 kilometers / 2906 nautical miles.

Auckland Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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Distance from Auckland to Rottnest Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Auckland to Rottnest Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3344.309 miles
  • 5382.144 kilometers
  • 2906.125 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
  • 3337.163 miles
  • 5370.644 kilometers
  • 2899.916 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 Auckland to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Auckland Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 6 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Auckland to Rottnest Island generates about 376 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 376 kilograms equals 828 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Auckland to Rottnest Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).

Airport information

Origin Auckland Airport
City: Auckland
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: AKL
ICAO Code: NZAA
Coordinates: 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″E
Destination Rottnest Island Airport
City: Rottnest Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RTS
ICAO Code: YRTI
Coordinates: 32°0′24″S, 115°32′24″E