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How far is Meekatharra from Kowanyama?

The distance between Kowanyama (Kowanyama Airport) and Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) is 1678 miles / 2701 kilometers / 1459 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kowanyama (KWM) to Meekatharra (MKR) is 3170 miles / 5102 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 24 minutes.

Kowanyama Airport – Meekatharra Airport

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1678
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2701
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1459
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Distance from Kowanyama to Meekatharra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1678.473 miles
  • 2701.241 kilometers
  • 1458.553 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
  • 1677.909 miles
  • 2700.333 kilometers
  • 1458.063 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 Meekatharra?

The estimated flight time from Kowanyama Airport to Meekatharra Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Meekatharra Airport (MKR)

On average, flying from Kowanyama to Meekatharra generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 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 Meekatharra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Meekatharra Airport (MKR).

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 Meekatharra Airport
City: Meekatharra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKR
ICAO Code: YMEK
Coordinates: 26°36′42″S, 118°32′52″E