How far is McArthur River from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 642 miles / 1033 kilometers / 558 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cairns (CNS) to McArthur River (MCV) is 910 miles / 1464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 22 minutes.
Cairns Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Cairns to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 641.692 miles
- 1032.703 kilometers
- 557.615 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- 640.807 miles
- 1031.280 kilometers
- 556.846 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 Cairns to McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and McArthur River?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Cairns to McArthur River 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 Cairns to McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″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 |