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How far is Meekatharra from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) is 1969 miles / 3169 kilometers / 1711 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Meekatharra (MKR) is 3142 miles / 5056 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 51 minutes.

Mackay Airport – Meekatharra Airport

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1969
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3169
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1711
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Distance from Mackay to Meekatharra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1969.219 miles
  • 3169.150 kilometers
  • 1711.204 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
  • 1966.338 miles
  • 3164.514 kilometers
  • 1708.701 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 Meekatharra?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Meekatharra Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Meekatharra Airport (MKR)

On average, flying from Mackay to Meekatharra generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 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 Meekatharra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Meekatharra Airport (MKR).

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 Meekatharra Airport
City: Meekatharra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKR
ICAO Code: YMEK
Coordinates: 26°36′42″S, 118°32′52″E