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How far is Groote Eylandt from Rottnest Island?

The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) is 1814 miles / 2919 kilometers / 1576 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) is 2681 miles / 4315 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 50 minutes.

Rottnest Island Airport – Groote Eylandt Airport

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1814
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2919
Kilometers
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1576
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 56 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
201 kg

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Distance from Rottnest Island to Groote Eylandt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1813.944 miles
  • 2919.259 kilometers
  • 1576.274 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
  • 1815.779 miles
  • 2922.213 kilometers
  • 1577.869 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 Groote Eylandt?

The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Groote Eylandt Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE)

On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Groote Eylandt generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 443 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 Groote Eylandt

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE).

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 Groote Eylandt Airport
City: Groote Eylandt
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GTE
ICAO Code: YGTE
Coordinates: 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″E