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How far is Rottnest Island from Newcastle?

The distance between Newcastle (Newcastle Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 2112 miles / 3399 kilometers / 1835 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newcastle (NTL) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2466 miles / 3968 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 22 minutes.

Newcastle Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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Distance from Newcastle to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2111.882 miles
  • 3398.745 kilometers
  • 1835.175 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
  • 2107.502 miles
  • 3391.695 kilometers
  • 1831.369 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 Newcastle to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Newcastle Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 4 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Newcastle Airport (NTL) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Newcastle to Rottnest Island generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 508 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Newcastle Airport
City: Newcastle
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: NTL
ICAO Code: YWLM
Coordinates: 32°47′41″S, 151°50′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