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How far is Mackay from Bourke?

The distance between Bourke (Bourke Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 643 miles / 1034 kilometers / 558 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bourke (BRK) to Mackay (MKY) is 894 miles / 1438 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 50 minutes.

Bourke Airport – Mackay Airport

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Distance from Bourke to Mackay

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bourke to Mackay. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 642.701 miles
  • 1034.328 kilometers
  • 558.492 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
  • 644.747 miles
  • 1037.620 kilometers
  • 560.270 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 Bourke to Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Bourke Airport to Mackay Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bourke Airport (BRK) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Bourke to Mackay generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bourke to Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bourke Airport (BRK) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

Airport information

Origin Bourke Airport
City: Bourke
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BRK
ICAO Code: YBKE
Coordinates: 30°2′21″S, 145°57′7″E
Destination Mackay Airport
City: Mackay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKY
ICAO Code: YBMK
Coordinates: 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E