How far is Mackay from Rottnest Island?
The distance between Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 2201 miles / 3542 kilometers / 1912 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Mackay (MKY) is 3035 miles / 4885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 22 minutes.
Rottnest Island Airport – Mackay Airport
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Distance from Rottnest Island to Mackay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rottnest Island to Mackay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2200.823 miles
- 3541.882 kilometers
- 1912.463 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- 2198.245 miles
- 3537.733 kilometers
- 1910.223 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 Mackay?
The estimated flight time from Rottnest Island Airport to Mackay Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rottnest Island and Mackay?
Flight carbon footprint between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Mackay Airport (MKY)
On average, flying from Rottnest Island to Mackay generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 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 Mackay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) and Mackay Airport (MKY).
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 | Mackay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mackay |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MKY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMK |
| Coordinates: | 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E |