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How far is Parkes from Rottnest Island?

The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Parkes (Parkes Airport) is 1902 miles / 3061 kilometers / 1653 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Parkes (PKE) is 2269 miles / 3652 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 52 minutes.

Rottnest Island Airport – Parkes Airport

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3061
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1653
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Distance from Rottnest Island to Parkes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1901.819 miles
  • 3060.680 kilometers
  • 1652.635 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
  • 1897.866 miles
  • 3054.319 kilometers
  • 1649.200 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 Parkes?

The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Parkes Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Parkes Airport (PKE)

On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Parkes generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 460 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 Parkes

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

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 Parkes Airport
City: Parkes
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PKE
ICAO Code: YPKS
Coordinates: 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″E