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How far is Rottnest Island from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 3577 miles / 5756 kilometers / 3108 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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3577
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5756
Kilometers
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3108
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 16 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
404 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3576.684 miles
  • 5756.115 kilometers
  • 3108.053 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
  • 3584.319 miles
  • 5768.402 kilometers
  • 3114.688 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 Colombo to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 7 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Colombo to Rottnest Island generates about 404 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 404 kilograms equals 891 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Rottnest Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).

Airport information

Origin Bandaranaike International Airport
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: CMB
ICAO Code: VCBI
Coordinates: 7°10′50″N, 79°53′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