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How far is Blackwater from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Blackwater (Blackwater Airport) is 962 miles / 1548 kilometers / 836 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Blackwater (BLT) is 1253 miles / 2017 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 24 minutes.

McArthur River Mine Airport – Blackwater Airport

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962
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1548
Kilometers
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836
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 19 min
CO2 emission
148 kg

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Distance from McArthur River to Blackwater

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 961.923 miles
  • 1548.066 kilometers
  • 835.889 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
  • 961.969 miles
  • 1548.139 kilometers
  • 835.928 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 McArthur River to Blackwater?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Blackwater Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Blackwater Airport (BLT)

On average, flying from McArthur River to Blackwater generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Blackwater Airport
City: Blackwater
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BLT
ICAO Code: YBTR
Coordinates: 23°36′11″S, 148°48′25″E