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How far is Tamworth from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Tamworth (Tamworth Airport) is 690 miles / 1111 kilometers / 600 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Tamworth (TMW) is 834 miles / 1342 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 32 minutes.

Mackay Airport – Tamworth Airport

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Distance from Mackay to Tamworth

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 690.168 miles
  • 1110.718 kilometers
  • 599.740 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
  • 692.598 miles
  • 1114.628 kilometers
  • 601.851 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 Tamworth?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Tamworth Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Tamworth Airport (TMW)

On average, flying from Mackay to Tamworth generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 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 Tamworth

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Tamworth Airport (TMW).

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 Tamworth Airport
City: Tamworth
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: TMW
ICAO Code: YSTW
Coordinates: 31°5′2″S, 150°50′49″E