How far is Rottnest Island from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 2158 miles / 3473 kilometers / 1876 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 3284 miles / 5285 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 2 minutes.
Cairns Airport – Rottnest Island Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Rottnest Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Rottnest Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2158.303 miles
- 3473.452 kilometers
- 1875.514 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- 2157.430 miles
- 3472.047 kilometers
- 1874.755 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 Cairns to Rottnest Island?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Rottnest Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)
On average, flying from Cairns to Rottnest Island generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 519 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cairns to Rottnest Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | Rottnest Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rottnest Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | RTS |
| ICAO Code: | YRTI |
| Coordinates: | 32°0′24″S, 115°32′24″E |