How far is Rottnest Island from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Moorabbin Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1719 miles / 2766 kilometers / 1494 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MBW) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2154 miles / 3466 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 15 minutes.
Moorabbin Airport – Rottnest Island Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Rottnest Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Rottnest Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1718.916 miles
- 2766.327 kilometers
- 1493.697 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- 1715.551 miles
- 2760.912 kilometers
- 1490.773 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 Melbourne to Rottnest Island?
The estimated flight time from Moorabbin Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Rottnest Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Rottnest Island generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Melbourne to Rottnest Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).
Airport information
| Origin | Moorabbin Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MBW |
| ICAO Code: | YMMB |
| Coordinates: | 37°58′32″S, 145°6′7″E |
| Destination | Rottnest Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rottnest Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | RTS |
| ICAO Code: | YRTI |
| Coordinates: | 32°0′24″S, 115°32′24″E |