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How far is Rottnest Island from Hervey Bay?

The distance between Hervey Bay (Hervey Bay Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 2303 miles / 3706 kilometers / 2001 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2838 miles / 4568 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 31 minutes.

Hervey Bay Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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2303
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3706
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2001
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Distance from Hervey Bay to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2302.600 miles
  • 3705.676 kilometers
  • 2000.905 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
  • 2298.734 miles
  • 3699.453 kilometers
  • 1997.545 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 Hervey Bay to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Hervey Bay Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Hervey Bay to Rottnest Island generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 556 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hervey Bay to Rottnest Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).

Airport information

Origin Hervey Bay Airport
City: Hervey Bay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: HVB
ICAO Code: YHBA
Coordinates: 25°19′8″S, 152°52′48″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