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How far is Mackay from Mount Hotham?

The distance between Mount Hotham (Mount Hotham Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 1099 miles / 1769 kilometers / 955 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mount Hotham (MHU) to Mackay (MKY) is 1356 miles / 2183 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 18 minutes.

Mount Hotham Airport – Mackay Airport

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Distance from Mount Hotham to Mackay

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mount Hotham to Mackay. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1099.039 miles
  • 1768.732 kilometers
  • 955.039 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
  • 1102.489 miles
  • 1774.285 kilometers
  • 958.037 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 Mount Hotham to Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Mount Hotham Airport to Mackay Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mount Hotham Airport (MHU) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Mount Hotham to Mackay generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mount Hotham to Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mount Hotham Airport (MHU) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

Airport information

Origin Mount Hotham Airport
City: Mount Hotham
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MHU
ICAO Code: YHOT
Coordinates: 37°2′51″S, 147°20′2″E
Destination Mackay Airport
City: Mackay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKY
ICAO Code: YBMK
Coordinates: 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E