How far is Rottnest Island from Christmas Island?
The distance between Christmas Island (Christmas Island Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1611 miles / 2593 kilometers / 1400 nautical miles.
Christmas Island Airport – Rottnest Island Airport
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Distance from Christmas Island to Rottnest Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christmas Island to Rottnest Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1611.324 miles
- 2593.175 kilometers
- 1400.202 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- 1616.678 miles
- 2601.791 kilometers
- 1404.855 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 Christmas Island to Rottnest Island?
The estimated flight time from Christmas Island Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christmas Island and Rottnest Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)
On average, flying from Christmas Island to Rottnest Island generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christmas Island to Rottnest Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).
Airport information
| Origin | Christmas Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christmas Island |
| Country: | Christmas Island  |
| IATA Code: | XCH |
| ICAO Code: | YPXM |
| Coordinates: | 10°27′2″S, 105°41′24″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 |