How far is Cooktown from McArthur River?
The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Cooktown (Cooktown Airport) is 609 miles / 980 kilometers / 529 nautical miles.
The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Cooktown (CTN) is 1053 miles / 1695 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 21 minutes.
McArthur River Mine Airport – Cooktown Airport
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Distance from McArthur River to Cooktown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from McArthur River to Cooktown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 609.211 miles
- 980.431 kilometers
- 529.390 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- 608.425 miles
- 979.165 kilometers
- 528.707 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 Cooktown?
The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Cooktown Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between McArthur River and Cooktown?
Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Cooktown Airport (CTN)
On average, flying from McArthur River to Cooktown generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 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 Cooktown
See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Cooktown Airport (CTN).
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 | Cooktown Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cooktown |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | CTN |
| ICAO Code: | YCKN |
| Coordinates: | 15°26′40″S, 145°11′2″E |