How far is Sydney from Rottnest Island?
The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 2064 miles / 3322 kilometers / 1793 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Sydney (SYD) is 2454 miles / 3949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 30 minutes.
Rottnest Island Airport – Sydney Airport
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Distance from Rottnest Island to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rottnest Island to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2063.920 miles
- 3321.557 kilometers
- 1793.497 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- 2059.610 miles
- 3314.621 kilometers
- 1789.752 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 Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Sydney Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rottnest Island and Sydney?
Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Sydney Airport (SYD)
On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Sydney generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 495 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 Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Sydney Airport (SYD).
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 | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |