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How far is Rottnest Island from Queenstown?

The distance between Queenstown (Queenstown Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 2962 miles / 4766 kilometers / 2574 nautical miles.

Queenstown Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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Distance from Queenstown to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2961.752 miles
  • 4766.477 kilometers
  • 2573.692 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
  • 2955.751 miles
  • 4756.820 kilometers
  • 2568.477 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 Queenstown to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Queenstown Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Queenstown to Rottnest Island generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 727 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Queenstown to Rottnest Island

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

Airport information

Origin Queenstown Airport
City: Queenstown
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: ZQN
ICAO Code: NZQN
Coordinates: 45°1′15″S, 168°44′20″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