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How far is Groote Eylandt from Meekatharra?

The distance between Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) and Groote Eylandt (Groote Eylandt Airport) is 1449 miles / 2331 kilometers / 1259 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Meekatharra (MKR) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) is 2202 miles / 3543 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 30 minutes.

Meekatharra Airport – Groote Eylandt Airport

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1449
Miles
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2331
Kilometers
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1259
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 14 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
176 kg

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Distance from Meekatharra to Groote Eylandt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1448.502 miles
  • 2331.138 kilometers
  • 1258.714 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
  • 1449.372 miles
  • 2332.539 kilometers
  • 1259.470 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 Groote Eylandt?

The estimated flight time from Meekatharra Airport to Groote Eylandt Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE)

On average, flying from Meekatharra to Groote Eylandt generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 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 Groote Eylandt

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE).

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 Groote Eylandt Airport
City: Groote Eylandt
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: GTE
ICAO Code: YGTE
Coordinates: 13°58′30″S, 136°27′36″E