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How far is Merimbula from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Merimbula (Merimbula Airport) is 1085 miles / 1746 kilometers / 943 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Merimbula (MIM) is 1318 miles / 2121 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 20 minutes.

Mackay Airport – Merimbula Airport

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Distance from Mackay to Merimbula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1084.713 miles
  • 1745.677 kilometers
  • 942.590 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
  • 1088.178 miles
  • 1751.252 kilometers
  • 945.600 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 Merimbula?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Merimbula Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Merimbula Airport (MIM)

On average, flying from Mackay to Merimbula generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 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 Merimbula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Merimbula Airport (MIM).

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 Merimbula Airport
City: Merimbula
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MIM
ICAO Code: YMER
Coordinates: 36°54′30″S, 149°54′3″E