How far is McArthur River from Mackay?
The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 917 miles / 1476 kilometers / 797 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1316 miles / 2118 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 16 minutes.
Mackay Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Mackay to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mackay to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 916.905 miles
- 1475.616 kilometers
- 796.769 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- 916.258 miles
- 1474.575 kilometers
- 796.207 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 McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mackay and McArthur River?
Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Mackay to McArthur River generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 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 McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | Mackay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mackay |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MKY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMK |
| Coordinates: | 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E |
| Destination | McArthur River Mine Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McArthur River |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MCV |
| ICAO Code: | YMHU |
| Coordinates: | 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E |