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How far is Rottnest Island from Rockhampton?

The distance between Rockhampton (Rockhampton Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 2211 miles / 3559 kilometers / 1922 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rockhampton (ROK) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2867 miles / 4614 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 36 minutes.

Rockhampton Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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2211
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1922
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Distance from Rockhampton to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2211.328 miles
  • 3558.787 kilometers
  • 1921.591 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
  • 2208.100 miles
  • 3553.592 kilometers
  • 1918.786 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 Rockhampton to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Rockhampton Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rockhampton Airport (ROK) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Rockhampton to Rottnest Island generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 533 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Rockhampton Airport
City: Rockhampton
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ROK
ICAO Code: YBRK
Coordinates: 23°22′54″S, 150°28′30″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