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How far is Rottnest Island from Whyalla?

The distance between Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1282 miles / 2064 kilometers / 1114 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whyalla (WYA) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 1491 miles / 2400 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 4 minutes.

Whyalla Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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1282
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2064
Kilometers
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1114
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 55 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
166 kg

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Distance from Whyalla to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1282.409 miles
  • 2063.837 kilometers
  • 1114.383 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
  • 1279.755 miles
  • 2059.566 kilometers
  • 1112.076 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 Whyalla to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Whyalla Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Whyalla to Rottnest Island generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Whyalla Airport
City: Whyalla
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WYA
ICAO Code: YWHA
Coordinates: 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″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