How far is Cairns from Rottnest Island?
The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 2158 miles / 3473 kilometers / 1876 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Cairns (CNS) is 3284 miles / 5285 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 14 minutes.
Rottnest Island Airport – Cairns Airport
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Distance from Rottnest Island to Cairns
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rottnest Island to Cairns. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2158.303 miles
- 3473.452 kilometers
- 1875.514 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- 2157.430 miles
- 3472.047 kilometers
- 1874.755 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 Cairns?
The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Cairns Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rottnest Island and Cairns?
Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Cairns Airport (CNS)
On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Cairns generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 519 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 Cairns
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Cairns Airport (CNS).
Airport information
| Origin | Rottnest Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rottnest Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | RTS |
| ICAO Code: | YRTI |
| Coordinates: | 32°0′24″S, 115°32′24″E |
| Destination | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |