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How far is Gold Coast from Rottnest Island?

The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Gold Coast (Gold Coast Airport) is 2278 miles / 3666 kilometers / 1979 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Gold Coast (OOL) is 2760 miles / 4442 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 25 minutes.

Rottnest Island Airport – Gold Coast Airport

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2278
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3666
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1979
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Distance from Rottnest Island to Gold Coast

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2277.957 miles
  • 3666.017 kilometers
  • 1979.491 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
  • 2273.654 miles
  • 3659.091 kilometers
  • 1975.751 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 Gold Coast?

The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Gold Coast Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Gold Coast generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 550 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 Gold Coast

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL).

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 Gold Coast Airport
City: Gold Coast
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: OOL
ICAO Code: YBCG
Coordinates: 28°9′51″S, 153°30′18″E