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How far is Longreach from Rottnest Island?

The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Longreach (Longreach Airport) is 1851 miles / 2978 kilometers / 1608 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Longreach (LRE) is 2740 miles / 4409 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 4 minutes.

Rottnest Island Airport – Longreach Airport

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1851
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2978
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1608
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Distance from Rottnest Island to Longreach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1850.641 miles
  • 2978.318 kilometers
  • 1608.163 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
  • 1848.226 miles
  • 2974.431 kilometers
  • 1606.064 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 Longreach?

The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Longreach Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Longreach Airport (LRE)

On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Longreach generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 450 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 Longreach

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

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 Longreach Airport
City: Longreach
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LRE
ICAO Code: YLRE
Coordinates: 23°26′3″S, 144°16′47″E