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How far is McArthur River from Rottnest Island?

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

The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to McArthur River (MCV) is 2689 miles / 4327 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 50 minutes.

Rottnest Island Airport – McArthur River Mine 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 Rottnest Island to McArthur River

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rottnest Island to McArthur River. 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 Rottnest Island to McArthur River?

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

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

On average, flying from Rottnest Island to McArthur River 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 Rottnest Island to McArthur River

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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