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How far is Balimo from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Balimo (Balimo Airport) is 994 miles / 1600 kilometers / 864 nautical miles.

Mackay Airport – Balimo Airport

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Distance from Mackay to Balimo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 993.930 miles
  • 1599.576 kilometers
  • 863.702 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
  • 997.738 miles
  • 1605.704 kilometers
  • 867.011 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 Balimo?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Balimo Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Balimo?

There is no time difference between Mackay and Balimo.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Balimo Airport (OPU)

On average, flying from Mackay to Balimo generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mackay to Balimo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Balimo Airport (OPU).

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 Balimo Airport
City: Balimo
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: OPU
ICAO Code: AYBM
Coordinates: 8°3′0″S, 142°55′58″E