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How far is Rottnest Island from Proserpine?

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

The driving distance from Proserpine (PPP) to Rottnest Island (RTS) is 3090 miles / 4973 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 15 minutes.

Whitsunday Coast Airport – Rottnest Island Airport

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Distance from Proserpine to Rottnest Island

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

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

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

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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