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How far is Mackay from Mount Isa?

The distance between Mount Isa (Mount Isa Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 627 miles / 1010 kilometers / 545 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mount Isa (ISA) to Mackay (MKY) is 774 miles / 1245 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 36 minutes.

Mount Isa Airport – Mackay Airport

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627
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Distance from Mount Isa to Mackay

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mount Isa to Mackay. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 627.296 miles
  • 1009.536 kilometers
  • 545.106 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
  • 626.339 miles
  • 1007.995 kilometers
  • 544.274 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 Mount Isa to Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Mount Isa Airport to Mackay Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mount Isa and Mackay?

There is no time difference between Mount Isa and Mackay.

Flight carbon footprint between Mount Isa Airport (ISA) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Mount Isa to Mackay generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 256 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mount Isa to Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mount Isa Airport (ISA) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

Airport information

Origin Mount Isa Airport
City: Mount Isa
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: ISA
ICAO Code: YBMA
Coordinates: 20°39′50″S, 139°29′20″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