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How far is Mackay from Christmas Creek Mine?

The distance between Christmas Creek Mine (Graeme Rowley Aerodrome) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 1897 miles / 3053 kilometers / 1649 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Christmas Creek Mine (CKW) to Mackay (MKY) is 3053 miles / 4914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 19 minutes.

Graeme Rowley Aerodrome – Mackay Airport

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Distance from Christmas Creek Mine to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1897.113 miles
  • 3053.107 kilometers
  • 1648.546 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
  • 1894.141 miles
  • 3048.325 kilometers
  • 1645.964 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 Christmas Creek Mine to Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Graeme Rowley Aerodrome to Mackay Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Christmas Creek Mine to Mackay generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 459 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Christmas Creek Mine to Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

Airport information

Origin Graeme Rowley Aerodrome
City: Christmas Creek Mine
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CKW
ICAO Code: YCHK
Coordinates: 22°21′15″S, 119°38′33″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