How far is Rottnest Island from Townsville?
The distance between Townsville (Townsville Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 2127 miles / 3423 kilometers / 1848 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Townsville (TSV) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 3069 miles / 4939 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 35 minutes.
Townsville Airport – Rottnest Island Airport
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Distance from Townsville to Rottnest Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Townsville to Rottnest Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2126.755 miles
- 3422.680 kilometers
- 1848.099 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- 2125.019 miles
- 3419.886 kilometers
- 1846.591 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 Townsville to Rottnest Island?
The estimated flight time from Townsville Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Townsville and Rottnest Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Townsville Airport (TSV) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)
On average, flying from Townsville to Rottnest Island generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 511 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Townsville to Rottnest Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Townsville Airport (TSV) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).
Airport information
| Origin | Townsville Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Townsville |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | TSV |
| ICAO Code: | YBTL |
| Coordinates: | 19°15′9″S, 146°45′53″E |
| Destination | Rottnest Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rottnest Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | RTS |
| ICAO Code: | YRTI |
| Coordinates: | 32°0′24″S, 115°32′24″E |