How far is Mackay from Blackwater?
The distance between Blackwater (Blackwater Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 169 miles / 272 kilometers / 147 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Blackwater (BLT) to Mackay (MKY) is 257 miles / 414 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 44 minutes.
Blackwater Airport – Mackay Airport
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Distance from Blackwater to Mackay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Blackwater to Mackay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 168.993 miles
- 271.968 kilometers
- 146.851 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- 169.675 miles
- 273.065 kilometers
- 147.443 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 Blackwater to Mackay?
The estimated flight time from Blackwater Airport to Mackay Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Blackwater and Mackay?
Flight carbon footprint between Blackwater Airport (BLT) and Mackay Airport (MKY)
On average, flying from Blackwater to Mackay generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Blackwater to Mackay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Blackwater Airport (BLT) and Mackay Airport (MKY).
Airport information
| Origin | Blackwater Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Blackwater |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | BLT |
| ICAO Code: | YBTR |
| Coordinates: | 23°36′11″S, 148°48′25″E |
| Destination | Mackay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mackay |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MKY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMK |
| Coordinates: | 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E |