How far is Rottnest Island from Merimbula?
The distance between Merimbula (Merimbula Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 1980 miles / 3186 kilometers / 1720 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Merimbula (MIM) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2433 miles / 3916 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 58 minutes.
Merimbula Airport – Rottnest Island Airport
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Distance from Merimbula to Rottnest Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Merimbula to Rottnest Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1979.814 miles
- 3186.202 kilometers
- 1720.412 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- 1975.748 miles
- 3179.658 kilometers
- 1716.878 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 Merimbula to Rottnest Island?
The estimated flight time from Merimbula Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Merimbula and Rottnest Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Merimbula Airport (MIM) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)
On average, flying from Merimbula to Rottnest Island generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Merimbula to Rottnest Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Merimbula Airport (MIM) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).
Airport information
| Origin | Merimbula Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Merimbula |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MIM |
| ICAO Code: | YMER |
| Coordinates: | 36°54′30″S, 149°54′3″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 |