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How far is Port Hedland from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Port Hedland (Port Hedland International Airport) is 1975 miles / 3178 kilometers / 1716 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Port Hedland (PHE) is 2864 miles / 4609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 57 minutes.

Mackay Airport – Port Hedland International Airport

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Distance from Mackay to Port Hedland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1974.575 miles
  • 3177.770 kilometers
  • 1715.858 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
  • 1971.546 miles
  • 3172.896 kilometers
  • 1713.227 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 Port Hedland?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Port Hedland International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)

On average, flying from Mackay to Port Hedland generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 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 Port Hedland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Port Hedland International Airport (PHE).

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 Port Hedland International Airport
City: Port Hedland
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PHE
ICAO Code: YPPD
Coordinates: 20°22′40″S, 118°37′33″E