How far is McArthur River from Ayers Rock?
The distance between Ayers Rock (Ayers Rock Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 686 miles / 1104 kilometers / 596 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ayers Rock (AYQ) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1043 miles / 1678 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 11 minutes.
Ayers Rock Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Ayers Rock to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ayers Rock to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 686.065 miles
- 1104.115 kilometers
- 596.175 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- 688.104 miles
- 1107.395 kilometers
- 597.946 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 Ayers Rock to McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Ayers Rock Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ayers Rock and McArthur River?
There is no time difference between Ayers Rock and McArthur River.
Flight carbon footprint between Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Ayers Rock to McArthur River generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ayers Rock to McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | Ayers Rock Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ayers Rock |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | AYQ |
| ICAO Code: | YAYE |
| Coordinates: | 25°11′9″S, 130°58′33″E |
| Destination | McArthur River Mine Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McArthur River |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MCV |
| ICAO Code: | YMHU |
| Coordinates: | 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E |