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How far is Ballina from Rottnest Island?

The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) is 2269 miles / 3651 kilometers / 1972 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Ballina (BNK) is 2690 miles / 4329 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 40 minutes.

Rottnest Island Airport – Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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Distance from Rottnest Island to Ballina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2268.826 miles
  • 3651.322 kilometers
  • 1971.556 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
  • 2264.452 miles
  • 3644.283 kilometers
  • 1967.755 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 Ballina?

The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Ballina generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 547 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 Ballina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK).

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 Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
City: Ballina
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNK
ICAO Code: YBNA
Coordinates: 28°50′2″S, 153°33′43″E