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How far is Newcastle from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Newcastle (Newcastle Airport) is 817 miles / 1314 kilometers / 710 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Newcastle (NTL) is 1009 miles / 1624 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 2 minutes.

Mackay Airport – Newcastle Airport

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Distance from Mackay to Newcastle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 816.752 miles
  • 1314.435 kilometers
  • 709.738 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
  • 819.450 miles
  • 1318.777 kilometers
  • 712.083 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 Newcastle?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Newcastle Airport (NTL)

On average, flying from Mackay to Newcastle generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 301 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 Newcastle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Newcastle Airport (NTL).

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 Newcastle Airport
City: Newcastle
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: NTL
ICAO Code: YWLM
Coordinates: 32°47′41″S, 151°50′2″E