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How far is Kowanyama from Rottnest Island?

The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) is 2003 miles / 3223 kilometers / 1740 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Kowanyama (KWM) is 3253 miles / 5235 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 0 minutes.

Rottnest Island Airport – Kowanyama Airport

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2003
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3223
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1740
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Distance from Rottnest Island to Kowanyama

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2002.895 miles
  • 3223.348 kilometers
  • 1740.469 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
  • 2003.175 miles
  • 3223.798 kilometers
  • 1740.712 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 Kowanyama?

The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Kowanyama Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM)

On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Kowanyama generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 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 Kowanyama

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

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 Kowanyama Airport
City: Kowanyama
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KWM
ICAO Code: YKOW
Coordinates: 15°29′8″S, 141°45′3″E