How far is Rottnest Island from Lord Howe Island?
The distance between Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 2545 miles / 4096 kilometers / 2212 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2605 miles / 4192 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 8 minutes.
Lord Howe Island Airport – Rottnest Island Airport
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Distance from Lord Howe Island to Rottnest Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lord Howe Island to Rottnest Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2544.970 miles
- 4095.733 kilometers
- 2211.519 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- 2539.772 miles
- 4087.366 kilometers
- 2207.001 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 Lord Howe Island to Rottnest Island?
The estimated flight time from Lord Howe Island Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lord Howe Island and Rottnest Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)
On average, flying from Lord Howe Island to Rottnest Island generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 618 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lord Howe Island to Rottnest Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).
Airport information
| Origin | Lord Howe Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lord Howe Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | LDH |
| ICAO Code: | YLHI |
| Coordinates: | 31°32′17″S, 159°4′37″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 |