How far is Rottnest Island from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 4882 miles / 7857 kilometers / 4242 nautical miles.

Distance from Durban to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4882.121 miles
• 7857.012 kilometers
• 4242.447 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

• 4872.523 miles
• 7841.565 kilometers
• 4234.107 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 Durban to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 9 hours and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Durban and Rottnest Island?

The time difference between Durban and Rottnest Island is 6 hours. Rottnest Island is 6 hours ahead of Durban.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Durban to Rottnest Island generates about 569 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 569 kilograms equals 1 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Durban to Rottnest Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).

Airport information

Origin	King Shaka International Airport
City:	Durban
Country:	South Africa
IATA Code:	DUR
ICAO Code:	FALE
Coordinates:	29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″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