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How far is Brisbane from Rottnest Island?

The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) is 2271 miles / 3654 kilometers / 1973 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Brisbane (BNE) is 2722 miles / 4380 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 44 minutes.

Rottnest Island Airport – Brisbane Airport

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Distance from Rottnest Island to Brisbane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2270.679 miles
  • 3654.304 kilometers
  • 1973.166 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
  • 2266.506 miles
  • 3647.588 kilometers
  • 1969.540 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 Rottnest Island to Brisbane?

The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Brisbane Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Brisbane Airport (BNE)

On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Brisbane generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 548 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″E