How far is Elcho Island from McArthur River?
The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 306 miles / 493 kilometers / 266 nautical miles.
The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Elcho Island (ELC) is 813 miles / 1308 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 22 minutes.
McArthur River Mine Airport – Elcho Island Airport
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Distance from McArthur River to Elcho Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from McArthur River to Elcho Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 306.025 miles
- 492.500 kilometers
- 265.929 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- 307.531 miles
- 494.923 kilometers
- 267.237 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 Elcho Island?
The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Elcho Island Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between McArthur River and Elcho Island?
There is no time difference between McArthur River and Elcho Island.
Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
On average, flying from McArthur River to Elcho Island generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 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 Elcho Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).
Airport information
Origin | McArthur River Mine Airport |
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City: | McArthur River |
Country: | Australia |
IATA Code: | MCV |
ICAO Code: | YMHU |
Coordinates: | 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E |
Destination | Elcho Island Airport |
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City: | Elcho Island |
Country: | Australia |
IATA Code: | ELC |
ICAO Code: | YELD |
Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |