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How far is Rottnest Island from Lightning Ridge?

The distance between Lightning Ridge (Lightning Ridge Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1931 miles / 3108 kilometers / 1678 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lightning Ridge (LHG) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2326 miles / 3744 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 55 minutes.

Lightning Ridge Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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3108
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Distance from Lightning Ridge to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1931.494 miles
  • 3108.438 kilometers
  • 1678.422 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
  • 1927.728 miles
  • 3102.378 kilometers
  • 1675.150 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 Lightning Ridge to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Lightning Ridge Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Lightning Ridge to Rottnest Island generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lightning Ridge to Rottnest Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lightning Ridge Airport (LHG) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).

Airport information

Origin Lightning Ridge Airport
City: Lightning Ridge
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LHG
ICAO Code: YLRD
Coordinates: 29°27′24″S, 147°59′2″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