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How far is McArthur River from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 1556 miles / 2505 kilometers / 1352 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MEL) to McArthur River (MCV) is 2165 miles / 3485 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 35 minutes.

Melbourne Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport

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1556
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2505
Kilometers
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1352
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 26 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
183 kg

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Distance from Melbourne to McArthur River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1556.418 miles
  • 2504.812 kilometers
  • 1352.490 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
  • 1560.835 miles
  • 2511.920 kilometers
  • 1356.328 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 Melbourne to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Melbourne to McArthur River generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Melbourne to McArthur River

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

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E
Destination 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