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How far is Whyalla from Rottnest Island?

The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) is 1282 miles / 2064 kilometers / 1114 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Whyalla (WYA) is 1491 miles / 2400 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 6 minutes.

Rottnest Island Airport – Whyalla Airport

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1282
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2064
Kilometers
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1114
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 55 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
166 kg

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Distance from Rottnest Island to Whyalla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1282.409 miles
  • 2063.837 kilometers
  • 1114.383 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
  • 1279.755 miles
  • 2059.566 kilometers
  • 1112.076 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 Whyalla?

The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Whyalla Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Whyalla Airport (WYA)

On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Whyalla generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 365 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 Whyalla

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

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 Whyalla Airport
City: Whyalla
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WYA
ICAO Code: YWHA
Coordinates: 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″E