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How far is Thargomindah from Mackay?

The distance between Mackay (Mackay Airport) and Thargomindah (Thargomindah Airport) is 578 miles / 930 kilometers / 502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mackay (MKY) to Thargomindah (XTG) is 861 miles / 1385 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 15 minutes.

Mackay Airport – Thargomindah Airport

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Distance from Mackay to Thargomindah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 577.890 miles
  • 930.023 kilometers
  • 502.172 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
  • 579.026 miles
  • 931.853 kilometers
  • 503.160 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 Thargomindah?

The estimated flight time from Mackay Airport to Thargomindah Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mackay and Thargomindah?

There is no time difference between Mackay and Thargomindah.

Flight carbon footprint between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Thargomindah Airport (XTG)

On average, flying from Mackay to Thargomindah generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 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 Thargomindah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mackay Airport (MKY) and Thargomindah Airport (XTG).

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 Thargomindah Airport
City: Thargomindah
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: XTG
ICAO Code: YTGM
Coordinates: 27°59′11″S, 143°48′39″E