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How far is Tennant Creek from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Tennant Creek (Tennant Creek Airport) is 253 miles / 407 kilometers / 220 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Tennant Creek (TCA) is 450 miles / 724 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 13 minutes.

McArthur River Mine Airport – Tennant Creek Airport

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Distance from McArthur River to Tennant Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 252.638 miles
  • 406.582 kilometers
  • 219.537 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
  • 253.436 miles
  • 407.866 kilometers
  • 220.230 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 Tennant Creek?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Tennant Creek Airport is 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between McArthur River and Tennant Creek?

There is no time difference between McArthur River and Tennant Creek.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Tennant Creek Airport (TCA)

On average, flying from McArthur River to Tennant Creek generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 137 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 Tennant Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Tennant Creek Airport (TCA).

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 Tennant Creek Airport
City: Tennant Creek
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: TCA
ICAO Code: YTNK
Coordinates: 19°38′3″S, 134°10′58″E