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How far is Rottnest Island from Port Lincoln?

The distance between Port Lincoln (Port Lincoln Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1188 miles / 1913 kilometers / 1033 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 1466 miles / 2359 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 28 minutes.

Port Lincoln Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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1188
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1913
Kilometers
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1033
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 45 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
161 kg

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Distance from Port Lincoln to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1188.491 miles
  • 1912.691 kilometers
  • 1032.770 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
  • 1186.091 miles
  • 1908.828 kilometers
  • 1030.685 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 Port Lincoln to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Port Lincoln Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Port Lincoln to Rottnest Island generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Port Lincoln to Rottnest Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).

Airport information

Origin Port Lincoln Airport
City: Port Lincoln
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PLO
ICAO Code: YPLC
Coordinates: 34°36′19″S, 135°52′48″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