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How far is Rottnest Island from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 2609 miles / 4199 kilometers / 2268 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2609.431 miles
  • 4199.472 kilometers
  • 2267.533 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
  • 2621.890 miles
  • 4219.524 kilometers
  • 2278.360 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 Kota Kinabalu to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Rottnest Island?

There is no time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Rottnest Island.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Rottnest Island generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Rottnest Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).

Airport information

Origin Kota Kinabalu International Airport
City: Kota Kinabalu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: BKI
ICAO Code: WBKK
Coordinates: 5°56′13″N, 116°3′3″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