How far is Townsville from Rottnest Island?
The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Townsville (Townsville Airport) is 2127 miles / 3423 kilometers / 1848 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Townsville (TSV) is 3068 miles / 4938 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 49 minutes.
Rottnest Island Airport – Townsville Airport
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Distance from Rottnest Island to Townsville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rottnest Island to Townsville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2126.755 miles
- 3422.680 kilometers
- 1848.099 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- 2125.019 miles
- 3419.886 kilometers
- 1846.591 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 Townsville?
The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Townsville Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rottnest Island and Townsville?
Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Townsville Airport (TSV)
On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Townsville generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 511 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 Townsville
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Townsville Airport (TSV).
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 | Townsville Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Townsville |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | TSV |
| ICAO Code: | YBTL |
| Coordinates: | 19°15′9″S, 146°45′53″E |