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How far is Lord Howe Island from Rottnest Island?

The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Lord Howe Island (Lord Howe Island Airport) is 2545 miles / 4096 kilometers / 2212 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) is 2605 miles / 4192 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 6 minutes.

Rottnest Island Airport – Lord Howe Island Airport

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Distance from Rottnest Island to Lord Howe Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2544.970 miles
  • 4095.733 kilometers
  • 2211.519 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
  • 2539.772 miles
  • 4087.366 kilometers
  • 2207.001 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 Lord Howe Island?

The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Lord Howe Island Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)

On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Lord Howe Island generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 618 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 Lord Howe Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH).

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 Lord Howe Island Airport
City: Lord Howe Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LDH
ICAO Code: YLHI
Coordinates: 31°32′17″S, 159°4′37″E