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How far is Port Lincoln from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Port Lincoln (Port Lincoln Airport) is 1250 miles / 2012 kilometers / 1087 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Port Lincoln (PLO) is 1728 miles / 2781 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 36 minutes.

McArthur River Mine Airport – Port Lincoln Airport

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1250
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Distance from McArthur River to Port Lincoln

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1250.384 miles
  • 2012.299 kilometers
  • 1086.554 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
  • 1254.994 miles
  • 2019.716 kilometers
  • 1090.560 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 Port Lincoln?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Port Lincoln Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)

On average, flying from McArthur River to Port Lincoln generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 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 Port Lincoln

See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO).

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 Port Lincoln Airport
City: Port Lincoln
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PLO
ICAO Code: YPLC
Coordinates: 34°36′19″S, 135°52′48″E