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How far is Rottnest Island from Hobart?

The distance between Hobart (Hobart International Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1896 miles / 3051 kilometers / 1647 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hobart (HBA) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2578 miles / 4149 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 15 minutes.

Hobart International Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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1896
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3051
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1647
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Distance from Hobart to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1895.849 miles
  • 3051.074 kilometers
  • 1647.448 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
  • 1892.644 miles
  • 3045.916 kilometers
  • 1644.663 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 Hobart to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Hobart International Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hobart International Airport (HBA) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Hobart to Rottnest Island generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hobart International Airport (HBA) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).

Airport information

Origin Hobart International Airport
City: Hobart
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HBA
ICAO Code: YMHB
Coordinates: 42°50′9″S, 147°30′35″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