How far is Mackay from McArthur River?
The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 917 miles / 1476 kilometers / 797 nautical miles.
The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Mackay (MKY) is 1316 miles / 2118 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 15 minutes.
McArthur River Mine Airport – Mackay Airport
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Distance from McArthur River to Mackay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from McArthur River to Mackay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 916.905 miles
- 1475.616 kilometers
- 796.769 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- 916.258 miles
- 1474.575 kilometers
- 796.207 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 Mackay?
The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Mackay Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between McArthur River and Mackay?
Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Mackay Airport (MKY)
On average, flying from McArthur River to Mackay generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 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 Mackay
See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Mackay Airport (MKY).
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 | Mackay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mackay |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MKY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMK |
| Coordinates: | 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E |