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How far is Ballina from Meekatharra?

The distance between Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) and Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) is 2143 miles / 3449 kilometers / 1862 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Meekatharra (MKR) to Ballina (BNK) is 2789 miles / 4489 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 54 minutes.

Meekatharra Airport – Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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2143
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3449
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1862
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Distance from Meekatharra to Ballina

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Meekatharra to Ballina. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2143.265 miles
  • 3449.251 kilometers
  • 1862.447 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
  • 2139.378 miles
  • 3442.995 kilometers
  • 1859.068 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 Meekatharra to Ballina?

The estimated flight time from Meekatharra Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

On average, flying from Meekatharra to Ballina generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 516 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Meekatharra to Ballina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK).

Airport information

Origin Meekatharra Airport
City: Meekatharra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKR
ICAO Code: YMEK
Coordinates: 26°36′42″S, 118°32′52″E
Destination Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
City: Ballina
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNK
ICAO Code: YBNA
Coordinates: 28°50′2″S, 153°33′43″E