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How far is Parkes from Meekatharra?

The distance between Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) and Parkes (Parkes Airport) is 1831 miles / 2947 kilometers / 1591 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Meekatharra (MKR) to Parkes (PKE) is 2369 miles / 3812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 7 minutes.

Meekatharra Airport – Parkes Airport

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1831
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2947
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1591
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Distance from Meekatharra to Parkes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1831.316 miles
  • 2947.217 kilometers
  • 1591.370 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
  • 1828.308 miles
  • 2942.377 kilometers
  • 1588.756 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 Parkes?

The estimated flight time from Meekatharra Airport to Parkes Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and Parkes Airport (PKE)

On average, flying from Meekatharra to Parkes generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 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 Parkes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and Parkes Airport (PKE).

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 Parkes Airport
City: Parkes
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PKE
ICAO Code: YPKS
Coordinates: 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″E