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How far is Flinders Island from Rottnest Island?

The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Flinders Island (Flinders Island Airport) is 1889 miles / 3040 kilometers / 1641 nautical miles.

Rottnest Island Airport – Flinders Island Airport

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3040
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Distance from Rottnest Island to Flinders Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1888.667 miles
  • 3039.515 kilometers
  • 1641.207 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
  • 1885.096 miles
  • 3033.769 kilometers
  • 1638.104 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 Flinders Island?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Flinders Island Airport (FLS)

On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Flinders Island generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rottnest Island to Flinders Island

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

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 Flinders Island Airport
City: Flinders Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: FLS
ICAO Code: YFLI
Coordinates: 40°5′30″S, 147°59′34″E