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How far is Merimbula from Rottnest Island?

The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Merimbula (Merimbula Airport) is 1980 miles / 3186 kilometers / 1720 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Merimbula (MIM) is 2433 miles / 3916 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 59 minutes.

Rottnest Island Airport – Merimbula Airport

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1980
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3186
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1720
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Distance from Rottnest Island to Merimbula

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

The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Merimbula Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Merimbula Airport (MIM)

On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Merimbula 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 Rottnest Island to Merimbula

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

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 Merimbula Airport
City: Merimbula
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MIM
ICAO Code: YMER
Coordinates: 36°54′30″S, 149°54′3″E