How far is McArthur River from Groote Eylandt?
The distance between Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 172 miles / 276 kilometers / 149 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Groote Eylandt (GTE) to McArthur River (MCV) is 596 miles / 959 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 38 minutes.
Groote Eylandt Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Groote Eylandt to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Groote Eylandt to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 171.500 miles
- 276.003 kilometers
- 149.030 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- 172.321 miles
- 277.324 kilometers
- 149.743 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 Groote Eylandt to McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Groote Eylandt Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Groote Eylandt and McArthur River?
There is no time difference between Groote Eylandt and McArthur River.
Flight carbon footprint between Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Groote Eylandt to McArthur River generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 111 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Groote Eylandt to McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | Groote Eylandt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Groote Eylandt |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | GTE |
| ICAO Code: | YGTE |
| Coordinates: | 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″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 |