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How far is Whyalla from McArthur River?

The distance between McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) and Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) is 1147 miles / 1846 kilometers / 997 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McArthur River (MCV) to Whyalla (WYA) is 1575 miles / 2534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 50 minutes.

McArthur River Mine Airport – Whyalla Airport

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Distance from McArthur River to Whyalla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1147.225 miles
  • 1846.279 kilometers
  • 996.911 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
  • 1151.545 miles
  • 1853.231 kilometers
  • 1000.665 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 Whyalla?

The estimated flight time from McArthur River Mine Airport to Whyalla Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Whyalla Airport (WYA)

On average, flying from McArthur River to Whyalla generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Whyalla

See the map of the shortest flight path between McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Whyalla Airport (WYA).

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 Whyalla Airport
City: Whyalla
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WYA
ICAO Code: YWHA
Coordinates: 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″E