How far is Rottnest Island from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1703 miles / 2741 kilometers / 1480 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2138 miles / 3441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 49 minutes.
Melbourne 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)- 1703.106 miles
- 2740.883 kilometers
- 1479.959 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- 1699.751 miles
- 2735.485 kilometers
- 1477.044 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 Melbourne Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Rottnest Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Rottnest Island generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″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 |