How far is Cairns from McArthur River?
The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 642 miles / 1033 kilometers / 558 nautical miles.
The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Cairns (CNS) is 910 miles / 1464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 20 minutes.
McArthur River Mine Airport – Cairns Airport
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Distance from McArthur River to Cairns
There are several ways to calculate the distance from McArthur River to Cairns. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 641.692 miles
- 1032.703 kilometers
- 557.615 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- 640.807 miles
- 1031.280 kilometers
- 556.846 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 Cairns?
The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Cairns Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between McArthur River and Cairns?
Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Cairns Airport (CNS)
On average, flying from McArthur River to Cairns generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 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 Cairns
See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Cairns Airport (CNS).
Airport information
| Origin | McArthur River Mine Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McArthur River |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MCV |
| ICAO Code: | YMHU |
| Coordinates: | 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E |
| Destination | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |