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How far is McArthur River from Kowanyama?

The distance between Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 383 miles / 616 kilometers / 333 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kowanyama (KWM) to McArthur River (MCV) is 713 miles / 1147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 4 minutes.

Kowanyama Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport

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Distance from Kowanyama to McArthur River

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kowanyama to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 382.651 miles
  • 615.818 kilometers
  • 332.515 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
  • 382.197 miles
  • 615.087 kilometers
  • 332.120 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 Kowanyama to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from Kowanyama Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Kowanyama to McArthur River generates about 81 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 81 kilograms equals 179 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kowanyama to McArthur River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).

Airport information

Origin Kowanyama Airport
City: Kowanyama
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KWM
ICAO Code: YKOW
Coordinates: 15°29′8″S, 141°45′3″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