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How far is Learmonth from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) is 2252 miles / 3625 kilometers / 1957 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Learmonth (LEA) is 3321 miles / 5344 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 22 minutes.

Mackay Airport – RAAF Base Learmonth

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2252
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3625
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1957
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Distance from Mackay to Learmonth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2252.391 miles
  • 3624.873 kilometers
  • 1957.275 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
  • 2248.859 miles
  • 3619.187 kilometers
  • 1954.205 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 Learmonth?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to RAAF Base Learmonth is 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA)

On average, flying from Mackay to Learmonth generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 543 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 Learmonth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA).

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 RAAF Base Learmonth
City: Learmonth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LEA
ICAO Code: YPLM
Coordinates: 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″E