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How far is Canberra from Rottnest Island?

The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Canberra (Canberra Airport) is 1944 miles / 3128 kilometers / 1689 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Canberra (CBR) is 2331 miles / 3752 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 23 minutes.

Rottnest Island Airport – Canberra Airport

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1944
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3128
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1689
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Distance from Rottnest Island to Canberra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1943.669 miles
  • 3128.032 kilometers
  • 1689.002 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
  • 1939.625 miles
  • 3121.524 kilometers
  • 1685.488 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 Canberra?

The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Canberra Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Canberra Airport (CBR)

On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Canberra generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 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 Canberra

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

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 Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E