How far is McArthur River from Cooktown?
The distance between Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 609 miles / 980 kilometers / 529 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cooktown (CTN) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1053 miles / 1695 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 21 minutes.
Cooktown Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Cooktown to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cooktown to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 609.211 miles
- 980.431 kilometers
- 529.390 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- 608.425 miles
- 979.165 kilometers
- 528.707 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 Cooktown to McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Cooktown Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cooktown and McArthur River?
Flight carbon footprint between Cooktown Airport (CTN) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Cooktown to McArthur River generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cooktown to McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cooktown Airport (CTN) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | Cooktown Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cooktown |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CTN |
| ICAO Code: | YCKN |
| Coordinates: | 15°26′40″S, 145°11′2″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 |