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How far is Palm Island from Rottnest Island?

The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Palm Island (Palm Island Airport) is 2134 miles / 3434 kilometers / 1854 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Palm Island (PMK) is 3181 miles / 5120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 4 minutes.

Rottnest Island Airport – Palm Island Airport

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Distance from Rottnest Island to Palm Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2134.055 miles
  • 3434.429 kilometers
  • 1854.443 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
  • 2132.488 miles
  • 3431.906 kilometers
  • 1853.081 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 Palm Island?

The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Palm Island Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Palm Island Airport (PMK)

On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Palm Island generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 513 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 Palm Island

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

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 Palm Island Airport
City: Palm Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PMK
ICAO Code: YPAM
Coordinates: 18°45′19″S, 146°34′51″E