How far is Rottnest Island from Groote Eylandt?
The distance between Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1814 miles / 2919 kilometers / 1576 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2681 miles / 4315 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 38 minutes.
Groote Eylandt Airport – Rottnest Island Airport
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Distance from Groote Eylandt to Rottnest Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Groote Eylandt to Rottnest Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1813.944 miles
- 2919.259 kilometers
- 1576.274 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- 1815.779 miles
- 2922.213 kilometers
- 1577.869 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 Groote Eylandt to Rottnest Island?
The estimated flight time from Groote Eylandt Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Groote Eylandt and Rottnest Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)
On average, flying from Groote Eylandt to Rottnest Island generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 443 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Groote Eylandt to Rottnest Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).
Airport information
| Origin | Groote Eylandt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Groote Eylandt |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | GTE |
| ICAO Code: | YGTE |
| Coordinates: | 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″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 |