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How far is Bamaga from Rottnest Island?

The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Bamaga (Northern Peninsula Airport) is 2246 miles / 3615 kilometers / 1952 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Bamaga (ABM) is 3670 miles / 5906 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 19 minutes.

Rottnest Island Airport – Northern Peninsula Airport

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Distance from Rottnest Island to Bamaga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2246.421 miles
  • 3615.264 kilometers
  • 1952.086 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
  • 2248.257 miles
  • 3618.218 kilometers
  • 1953.682 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 Rottnest Island to Bamaga?

The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Northern Peninsula Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM)

On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Bamaga generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 542 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Northern Peninsula Airport
City: Bamaga
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ABM
ICAO Code: YBAM
Coordinates: 10°57′2″S, 142°27′32″E