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How far is Lismore from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Lismore (Lismore Airport) is 586 miles / 943 kilometers / 509 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Lismore (LSY) is 726 miles / 1169 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 47 minutes.

Mackay Airport – Lismore Airport

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586
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Distance from Mackay to Lismore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 585.854 miles
  • 942.840 kilometers
  • 509.093 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
  • 587.467 miles
  • 945.436 kilometers
  • 510.495 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 Lismore?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Lismore Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Lismore Airport (LSY)

On average, flying from Mackay to Lismore generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 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 Lismore

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Lismore Airport (LSY).

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 Lismore Airport
City: Lismore
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: LSY
ICAO Code: YLIS
Coordinates: 28°49′49″S, 153°15′35″E