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How far is Rottnest Island from Wagga Wagga?

The distance between Wagga Wagga (Wagga Wagga Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1846 miles / 2972 kilometers / 1605 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2185 miles / 3517 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 28 minutes.

Wagga Wagga Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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Distance from Wagga Wagga to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1846.452 miles
  • 2971.576 kilometers
  • 1604.523 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
  • 1842.619 miles
  • 2965.408 kilometers
  • 1601.192 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 Wagga Wagga to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from Wagga Wagga Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from Wagga Wagga to Rottnest Island generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wagga Wagga to Rottnest Island

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

Airport information

Origin Wagga Wagga Airport
City: Wagga Wagga
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WGA
ICAO Code: YSWG
Coordinates: 35°9′55″S, 147°27′57″E
Destination 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