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How far is Rottnest Island from Kowanyama?

The distance between Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 2003 miles / 3223 kilometers / 1740 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kowanyama (KWM) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 3253 miles / 5235 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 58 minutes.

Kowanyama Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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2003
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3223
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1740
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Distance from Kowanyama to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2002.895 miles
  • 3223.348 kilometers
  • 1740.469 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
  • 2003.175 miles
  • 3223.798 kilometers
  • 1740.712 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 Kowanyama to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Kowanyama Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Kowanyama to Rottnest Island generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Kowanyama Airport
City: Kowanyama
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KWM
ICAO Code: YKOW
Coordinates: 15°29′8″S, 141°45′3″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