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How far is Parkes from Mount Isa?

The distance between Mount Isa (Mount Isa Airport) and Parkes (Parkes Airport) is 1013 miles / 1630 kilometers / 880 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mount Isa (ISA) to Parkes (PKE) is 1283 miles / 2065 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 50 minutes.

Mount Isa Airport – Parkes Airport

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1013
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1630
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880
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Distance from Mount Isa to Parkes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1013.130 miles
  • 1630.474 kilometers
  • 880.386 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
  • 1015.180 miles
  • 1633.775 kilometers
  • 882.168 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 Parkes?

The estimated flight time from Mount Isa Airport to Parkes Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mount Isa Airport (ISA) and Parkes Airport (PKE)

On average, flying from Mount Isa to Parkes generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 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 Parkes

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

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 Parkes Airport
City: Parkes
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PKE
ICAO Code: YPKS
Coordinates: 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″E