How far is Launceston from Rottnest Island?
The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Launceston (Launceston Airport) is 1863 miles / 2999 kilometers / 1619 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Launceston (LST) is 2477 miles / 3986 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 12 minutes.
Rottnest Island Airport – Launceston Airport
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Distance from Rottnest Island to Launceston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rottnest Island to Launceston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1863.288 miles
- 2998.672 kilometers
- 1619.153 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- 1859.980 miles
- 2993.347 kilometers
- 1616.278 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 Launceston?
The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Launceston Airport is 4 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rottnest Island and Launceston?
Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Launceston Airport (LST)
On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Launceston generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 452 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 Launceston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Launceston Airport (LST).
Airport information
| Origin | Rottnest Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rottnest Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | RTS |
| ICAO Code: | YRTI |
| Coordinates: | 32°0′24″S, 115°32′24″E |
| Destination | Launceston Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Launceston |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | LST |
| ICAO Code: | YMLT |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′43″S, 147°12′50″E |