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How far is Rottnest Island from Canberra?

The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1944 miles / 3128 kilometers / 1689 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Canberra (CBR) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2332 miles / 3753 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 23 minutes.

Canberra Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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1944
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3128
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1689
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Distance from Canberra to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1943.669 miles
  • 3128.032 kilometers
  • 1689.002 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
  • 1939.625 miles
  • 3121.524 kilometers
  • 1685.488 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 Canberra to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Canberra to Rottnest Island generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″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