How far is Wollongong from Rottnest Island?
The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 2038 miles / 3279 kilometers / 1771 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Wollongong (WOL) is 2415 miles / 3886 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 4 minutes.
Rottnest Island Airport – Shellharbour Airport
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Distance from Rottnest Island to Wollongong
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rottnest Island to Wollongong. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2037.587 miles
- 3279.178 kilometers
- 1770.614 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- 2033.330 miles
- 3272.327 kilometers
- 1766.915 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 Wollongong?
The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rottnest Island and Wollongong?
Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)
On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Wollongong generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 489 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 Wollongong
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL).
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 | Shellharbour Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wollongong |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | WOL |
| ICAO Code: | YWOL |
| Coordinates: | 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E |