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How far is Rottnest Island from Burnie?

The distance between Burnie (Burnie Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1780 miles / 2865 kilometers / 1547 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burnie (BWT) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2453 miles / 3948 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 49 minutes.

Burnie Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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1780
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2865
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Distance from Burnie to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1780.499 miles
  • 2865.435 kilometers
  • 1547.211 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
  • 1777.345 miles
  • 2860.359 kilometers
  • 1544.470 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 Burnie to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Burnie Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Burnie Airport (BWT) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Burnie to Rottnest Island generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Burnie to Rottnest Island

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

Airport information

Origin Burnie Airport
City: Burnie
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BWT
ICAO Code: YWYY
Coordinates: 40°59′56″S, 145°43′51″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