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How far is Rottnest Island from Gold Coast?

The distance between Gold Coast (Gold Coast Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 2278 miles / 3666 kilometers / 1979 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gold Coast (OOL) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2739 miles / 4408 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 30 minutes.

Gold Coast Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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2278
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3666
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1979
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Distance from Gold Coast to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2277.957 miles
  • 3666.017 kilometers
  • 1979.491 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
  • 2273.654 miles
  • 3659.091 kilometers
  • 1975.751 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 Gold Coast to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Gold Coast Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Gold Coast to Rottnest Island generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 550 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gold Coast to Rottnest Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).

Airport information

Origin Gold Coast Airport
City: Gold Coast
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: OOL
ICAO Code: YBCG
Coordinates: 28°9′51″S, 153°30′18″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