How far is Rottnest Island from Darwin?
The distance between Darwin (Darwin International Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1664 miles / 2678 kilometers / 1446 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Darwin (DRW) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2513 miles / 4045 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 5 minutes.
Darwin International Airport – Rottnest Island Airport
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Distance from Darwin to Rottnest Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Darwin to Rottnest Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1663.747 miles
- 2677.541 kilometers
- 1445.757 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- 1667.314 miles
- 2683.282 kilometers
- 1448.856 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 Darwin to Rottnest Island?
The estimated flight time from Darwin International Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Darwin and Rottnest Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)
On average, flying from Darwin to Rottnest Island generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Darwin to Rottnest Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).
Airport information
| Origin | Darwin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Darwin |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | DRW |
| ICAO Code: | YPDN |
| Coordinates: | 12°24′52″S, 130°52′37″E |
| Destination | Rottnest Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rottnest Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | RTS |
| ICAO Code: | YRTI |
| Coordinates: | 32°0′24″S, 115°32′24″E |