How far is Maroochydore from Rottnest Island?
The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast Airport) is 2286 miles / 3678 kilometers / 1986 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Maroochydore (MCY) is 2781 miles / 4475 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 0 minutes.
Rottnest Island Airport – Sunshine Coast Airport
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Distance from Rottnest Island to Maroochydore
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rottnest Island to Maroochydore. 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 Rottnest Island to Maroochydore?
The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rottnest Island and Maroochydore?
Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Maroochydore 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 Rottnest Island to Maroochydore
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
Airport information
| Origin | Rottnest Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rottnest Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | RTS |
| ICAO Code: | YRTI |
| Coordinates: | 32°0′24″S, 115°32′24″E |
| Destination | Sunshine Coast Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Maroochydore |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MCY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMC |
| Coordinates: | 26°36′11″S, 153°5′27″E |