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How far is Rottnest Island from Elcho Island?

The distance between Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1875 miles / 3018 kilometers / 1629 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Elcho Island (ELC) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2759 miles / 4440 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 59 minutes.

Elcho Island Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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1875
Miles
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3018
Kilometers
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1629
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 3 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
206 kg

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Distance from Elcho Island to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1875.005 miles
  • 3017.528 kilometers
  • 1629.335 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
  • 1877.784 miles
  • 3022.000 kilometers
  • 1631.749 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 Elcho Island to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Elcho Island Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Elcho Island to Rottnest Island generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Elcho Island Airport
City: Elcho Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ELC
ICAO Code: YELD
Coordinates: 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″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