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How far is Proserpine from Rottnest Island?

The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast Airport) is 2186 miles / 3518 kilometers / 1900 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Proserpine (PPP) is 3090 miles / 4973 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 30 minutes.

Rottnest Island Airport – Whitsunday Coast Airport

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Distance from Rottnest Island to Proserpine

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2186.276 miles
  • 3518.471 kilometers
  • 1899.822 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
  • 2183.951 miles
  • 3514.729 kilometers
  • 1897.802 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 Proserpine?

The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)

On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Proserpine generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 526 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 Proserpine

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP).

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 Whitsunday Coast Airport
City: Proserpine
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PPP
ICAO Code: YBPN
Coordinates: 20°29′42″S, 148°33′7″E