How far is Rottnest Island from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 2064 miles / 3322 kilometers / 1793 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sydney (SYD) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2454 miles / 3949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 29 minutes.
Sydney Airport – Rottnest Island Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Rottnest Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Rottnest Island. 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 Sydney to Rottnest Island?
The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Rottnest Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)
On average, flying from Sydney to Rottnest Island 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 Sydney to Rottnest Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
| Destination | Rottnest Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rottnest Island |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | RTS |
| ICAO Code: | YRTI |
| Coordinates: | 32°0′24″S, 115°32′24″E |