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How far is Rottnest Island from Adelaide?

The distance between Adelaide (Adelaide Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1340 miles / 2157 kilometers / 1165 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Adelaide (ADL) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 1691 miles / 2722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 47 minutes.

Adelaide Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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1340
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2157
Kilometers
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1165
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 2 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
169 kg

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Distance from Adelaide to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1340.165 miles
  • 2156.787 kilometers
  • 1164.572 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
  • 1337.447 miles
  • 2152.413 kilometers
  • 1162.210 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 Adelaide to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Adelaide Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Adelaide Airport (ADL) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Adelaide to Rottnest Island generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Adelaide Airport
City: Adelaide
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ADL
ICAO Code: YPAD
Coordinates: 34°56′41″S, 138°31′51″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