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How far is Yam Island from Meekatharra?

The distance between Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) and Yam Island (Yam Island Airport) is 1956 miles / 3149 kilometers / 1700 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Meekatharra (MKR) to Yam Island (XMY) is 3608 miles / 5807 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 39 minutes.

Meekatharra Airport – Yam Island Airport

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Distance from Meekatharra to Yam Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1956.497 miles
  • 3148.677 kilometers
  • 1700.150 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
  • 1957.718 miles
  • 3150.641 kilometers
  • 1701.210 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 Yam Island?

The estimated flight time from Meekatharra Airport to Yam Island Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and Yam Island Airport (XMY)

On average, flying from Meekatharra to Yam Island generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 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 Yam Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Meekatharra Airport (MKR) and Yam Island Airport (XMY).

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 Yam Island Airport
City: Yam Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XMY
ICAO Code: YYMI
Coordinates: 9°54′3″S, 142°46′33″E