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How far is Rottnest Island from Hamilton Island?

The distance between Hamilton Island (Great Barrier Reef Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 2214 miles / 3562 kilometers / 1924 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 3128 miles / 5034 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 50 minutes.

Great Barrier Reef Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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1924
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Distance from Hamilton Island to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2213.593 miles
  • 3562.433 kilometers
  • 1923.560 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
  • 2211.246 miles
  • 3558.655 kilometers
  • 1921.520 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 Hamilton Island to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Hamilton Island to Rottnest Island generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 533 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).

Airport information

Origin Great Barrier Reef Airport
City: Hamilton Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HTI
ICAO Code: YBHM
Coordinates: 20°21′29″S, 148°57′7″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