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How far is Weipa from Rottnest Island?

The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Weipa (Weipa Airport) is 2138 miles / 3441 kilometers / 1858 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Weipa (WEI) is 3554 miles / 5720 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 54 minutes.

Rottnest Island Airport – Weipa Airport

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2138
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1858
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Distance from Rottnest Island to Weipa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2138.400 miles
  • 3441.420 kilometers
  • 1858.218 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
  • 2139.673 miles
  • 3443.470 kilometers
  • 1859.325 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 Weipa?

The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Weipa Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Weipa Airport (WEI)

On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Weipa generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 514 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 Weipa

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

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 Weipa Airport
City: Weipa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WEI
ICAO Code: YBWP
Coordinates: 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″E