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How far is Rottnest Island from Nhulunbuy?

The distance between Nhulunbuy (Gove Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1917 miles / 3085 kilometers / 1666 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nhulunbuy (GOV) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2759 miles / 4440 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 38 minutes.

Gove Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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1917
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3085
Kilometers
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1666
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 7 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
210 kg

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Distance from Nhulunbuy to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1916.809 miles
  • 3084.805 kilometers
  • 1665.661 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
  • 1919.238 miles
  • 3088.714 kilometers
  • 1667.772 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 Nhulunbuy to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Gove Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gove Airport (GOV) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Nhulunbuy to Rottnest Island generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Gove Airport
City: Nhulunbuy
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GOV
ICAO Code: YPGV
Coordinates: 12°16′9″S, 136°49′4″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