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How far is Rottnest Island from King Island, Tasmania?

The distance between King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1670 miles / 2688 kilometers / 1452 nautical miles.

King Island Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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Distance from King Island, Tasmania to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1670.488 miles
  • 2688.390 kilometers
  • 1451.614 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
  • 1667.477 miles
  • 2683.544 kilometers
  • 1448.998 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 King Island, Tasmania to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from King Island Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Island Airport (KNS) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from King Island, Tasmania to Rottnest Island generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from King Island, Tasmania to Rottnest Island

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

Airport information

Origin King Island Airport
City: King Island, Tasmania
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KNS
ICAO Code: YKII
Coordinates: 39°52′38″S, 143°52′40″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