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How far is Rottnest Island from Weipa?

The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 2138 miles / 3441 kilometers / 1858 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 3554 miles / 5720 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 52 minutes.

Weipa Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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2138
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1858
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Distance from Weipa to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2138.400 miles
  • 3441.420 kilometers
  • 1858.218 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
  • 2139.673 miles
  • 3443.470 kilometers
  • 1859.325 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 Weipa to Rottnest Island?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Weipa to Rottnest Island generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 514 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Weipa Airport
City: Weipa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WEI
ICAO Code: YBWP
Coordinates: 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E
Destination 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