How far is Rottnest Island from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 5387 miles / 8670 kilometers / 4681 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Rottnest Island Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Rottnest Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Rottnest Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5387.279 miles
- 8669.985 kilometers
- 4681.418 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- 5376.163 miles
- 8652.096 kilometers
- 4671.758 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 Cape Town to Rottnest Island?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 10 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Rottnest Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Rottnest Island generates about 635 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 635 kilograms equals 1 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Rottnest Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″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 |