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How far is Burnie from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Burnie (Burnie Airport) is 1381 miles / 2222 kilometers / 1200 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Burnie (BWT) is 1744 miles / 2806 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 53 minutes.

Mackay Airport – Burnie Airport

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Distance from Mackay to Burnie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1380.903 miles
  • 2222.348 kilometers
  • 1199.972 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
  • 1384.730 miles
  • 2228.507 kilometers
  • 1203.298 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 Mackay to Burnie?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Burnie Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Burnie Airport (BWT)

On average, flying from Mackay to Burnie generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mackay to Burnie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Burnie Airport (BWT).

Airport information

Origin Mackay Airport
City: Mackay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKY
ICAO Code: YBMK
Coordinates: 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E
Destination Burnie Airport
City: Burnie
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BWT
ICAO Code: YWYY
Coordinates: 40°59′56″S, 145°43′51″E