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How far is Rottnest Island from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1676 miles / 2697 kilometers / 1456 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2689 miles / 4327 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 38 minutes.

McArthur River Mine Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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1676
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2697
Kilometers
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1456
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 40 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
191 kg

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Distance from McArthur River to Rottnest Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1676.028 miles
  • 2697.306 kilometers
  • 1456.429 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
  • 1677.014 miles
  • 2698.892 kilometers
  • 1457.285 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 McArthur River to Rottnest Island?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)

On average, flying from McArthur River to Rottnest Island generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from McArthur River to Rottnest Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).

Airport information

Origin McArthur River Mine Airport
City: McArthur River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MCV
ICAO Code: YMHU
Coordinates: 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″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