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How far is Rottnest Island from Cooktown?

The distance between Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 2185 miles / 3517 kilometers / 1899 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cooktown (CTN) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 3475 miles / 5593 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 14 minutes.

Cooktown Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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2185
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3517
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1899
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Distance from Cooktown to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2185.134 miles
  • 3516.633 kilometers
  • 1898.830 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
  • 2184.828 miles
  • 3516.140 kilometers
  • 1898.564 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 Cooktown to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Cooktown Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cooktown Airport (CTN) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Cooktown to Rottnest Island generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 526 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Cooktown Airport
City: Cooktown
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CTN
ICAO Code: YCKN
Coordinates: 15°26′40″S, 145°11′2″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