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How far is McArthur River from King Island, Tasmania?

The distance between King Island, Tasmania (King Island Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 1681 miles / 2705 kilometers / 1461 nautical miles.

King Island Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport

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1681
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2705
Kilometers
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1461
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 40 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
191 kg

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Distance from King Island, Tasmania to McArthur River

There are several ways to calculate the distance from King Island, Tasmania to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1680.752 miles
  • 2704.908 kilometers
  • 1460.533 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
  • 1685.604 miles
  • 2712.717 kilometers
  • 1464.750 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 King Island, Tasmania to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from King Island Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Island Airport (KNS) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from King Island, Tasmania to McArthur River generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from King Island, Tasmania to McArthur River

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Island Airport (KNS) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).

Airport information

Origin King Island Airport
City: King Island, Tasmania
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KNS
ICAO Code: YKII
Coordinates: 39°52′38″S, 143°52′40″E
Destination McArthur River Mine Airport
City: McArthur River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MCV
ICAO Code: YMHU
Coordinates: 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E