How far is Rottnest Island from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 5507 miles / 8862 kilometers / 4785 nautical miles.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Rottnest Island Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Rottnest Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Rottnest Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5506.566 miles
- 8861.960 kilometers
- 4785.075 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- 5503.568 miles
- 8857.134 kilometers
- 4782.470 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 Nairobi to Rottnest Island?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 10 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Rottnest Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Rottnest Island generates about 650 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 650 kilograms equals 1 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Rottnest Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″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 |