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How far is Mackay from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 7317 miles / 11775 kilometers / 6358 nautical miles.

OR Tambo International Airport – Mackay Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7316.846 miles
  • 11775.322 kilometers
  • 6358.165 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
  • 7305.705 miles
  • 11757.393 kilometers
  • 6348.484 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 Johannesburg to Mackay?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Mackay Airport is 14 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Mackay generates about 900 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 900 kilograms equals 1 984 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″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