How far is Townsville from McArthur River?
The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Townsville (Townsville Airport) is 729 miles / 1174 kilometers / 634 nautical miles.
The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Townsville (TSV) is 1113 miles / 1791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 11 minutes.
McArthur River Mine Airport – Townsville Airport
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Distance from McArthur River to Townsville
There are several ways to calculate the distance from McArthur River to Townsville. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 729.358 miles
- 1173.789 kilometers
- 633.795 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- 728.627 miles
- 1172.611 kilometers
- 633.160 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 Townsville?
The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Townsville Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between McArthur River and Townsville?
Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Townsville Airport (TSV)
On average, flying from McArthur River to Townsville generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 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 Townsville
See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Townsville Airport (TSV).
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 | Townsville Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Townsville |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | TSV |
| ICAO Code: | YBTL |
| Coordinates: | 19°15′9″S, 146°45′53″E |