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How far is Victoria River Downs from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Victoria River Downs (Victoria River Downs Airport) is 1234 miles / 1986 kilometers / 1072 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Victoria River Downs (VCD) is 1548 miles / 2492 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 25 minutes.

Mackay Airport – Victoria River Downs Airport

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1234
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1986
Kilometers
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1072
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 50 min
CO2 emission
163 kg

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Distance from Mackay to Victoria River Downs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1234.031 miles
  • 1985.980 kilometers
  • 1072.343 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
  • 1232.749 miles
  • 1983.918 kilometers
  • 1071.230 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 Victoria River Downs?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Victoria River Downs Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD)

On average, flying from Mackay to Victoria River Downs generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Victoria River Downs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD).

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 Victoria River Downs Airport
City: Victoria River Downs
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: VCD
ICAO Code: YVRD
Coordinates: 16°24′7″S, 131°0′17″E