How far is Rottnest Island from Mackay?
The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 2201 miles / 3542 kilometers / 1912 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 3034 miles / 4883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 5 minutes.
Mackay Airport – Rottnest Island Airport
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Distance from Mackay to Rottnest Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mackay to Rottnest Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2200.823 miles
- 3541.882 kilometers
- 1912.463 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- 2198.245 miles
- 3537.733 kilometers
- 1910.223 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 Mackay to Rottnest Island?
The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mackay and Rottnest Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)
On average, flying from Mackay to Rottnest Island generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Mackay to Rottnest Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).
Airport information
| Origin | Mackay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mackay |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MKY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMK |
| Coordinates: | 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″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 |