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How far is Rottnest Island from Kingscote?

The distance between Kingscote (Kingscote Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1287 miles / 2071 kilometers / 1118 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kingscote (KGC) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 1799 miles / 2895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 44 minutes.

Kingscote Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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1287
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2071
Kilometers
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1118
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 56 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
166 kg

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Distance from Kingscote to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1286.563 miles
  • 2070.523 kilometers
  • 1117.993 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
  • 1284.026 miles
  • 2066.439 kilometers
  • 1115.788 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 Kingscote to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Kingscote Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kingscote Airport (KGC) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Kingscote to Rottnest Island generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Kingscote Airport
City: Kingscote
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KGC
ICAO Code: YKSC
Coordinates: 35°42′50″S, 137°31′15″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