How far is McArthur River from Birdsville?
The distance between Birdsville (Birdsville Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 684 miles / 1100 kilometers / 594 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birdsville (BVI) to McArthur River (MCV) is 973 miles / 1566 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 33 minutes.
Birdsville Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Birdsville to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birdsville to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 683.637 miles
- 1100.207 kilometers
- 594.064 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- 686.187 miles
- 1104.310 kilometers
- 596.280 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 Birdsville to McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Birdsville Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birdsville and McArthur River?
Flight carbon footprint between Birdsville Airport (BVI) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Birdsville 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 Birdsville to McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birdsville Airport (BVI) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | Birdsville Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birdsville |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | BVI |
| ICAO Code: | YBDV |
| Coordinates: | 25°53′50″S, 139°20′52″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 |