How far is Rottnest Island from Maroochydore?
The distance between Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) and Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) is 2286 miles / 3678 kilometers / 1986 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Maroochydore (MCY) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 2781 miles / 4476 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 6 minutes.
Sunshine Coast Airport – Rottnest Island Airport
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Distance from Maroochydore to Rottnest Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Maroochydore to Rottnest Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2285.658 miles
- 3678.410 kilometers
- 1986.182 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- 2281.584 miles
- 3671.853 kilometers
- 1982.642 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 Maroochydore to Rottnest Island?
The estimated flight time from Sunshine Coast Airport to Rottnest Island Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Maroochydore and Rottnest Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS)
On average, flying from Maroochydore to Rottnest Island generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 552 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Maroochydore to Rottnest Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Rottnest Island Airport (RTS).
Airport information
| Origin | Sunshine Coast Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Maroochydore |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MCY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMC |
| Coordinates: | 26°36′11″S, 153°5′27″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 |