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How far is McArthur River from Learmonth?

The distance between Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 1489 miles / 2396 kilometers / 1294 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Learmonth (LEA) to McArthur River (MCV) is 2126 miles / 3421 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 4 minutes.

RAAF Base Learmonth – McArthur River Mine Airport

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1489
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2396
Kilometers
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1294
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 19 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
179 kg

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Distance from Learmonth to McArthur River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1488.597 miles
  • 2395.664 kilometers
  • 1293.555 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
  • 1487.025 miles
  • 2393.135 kilometers
  • 1292.190 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 Learmonth to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Learmonth to McArthur River Mine Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Learmonth to McArthur River generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).

Airport information

Origin RAAF Base Learmonth
City: Learmonth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LEA
ICAO Code: YPLM
Coordinates: 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″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