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How far is Rottnest Island from Burketown?

The distance between Burketown (Burketown Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1791 miles / 2882 kilometers / 1556 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burketown (BUC) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2834 miles / 4561 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 33 minutes.

Burketown Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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1791
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2882
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1556
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Distance from Burketown to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1790.981 miles
  • 2882.305 kilometers
  • 1556.320 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
  • 1790.879 miles
  • 2882.141 kilometers
  • 1556.232 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 Burketown to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Burketown Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Burketown Airport (BUC) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Burketown to Rottnest Island generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Burketown Airport
City: Burketown
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BUC
ICAO Code: YBKT
Coordinates: 17°44′54″S, 139°32′2″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