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How far is Mackay from Norfolk Island?

The distance between Norfolk Island (Norfolk Island Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 1292 miles / 2080 kilometers / 1123 nautical miles.

Norfolk Island Airport – Mackay Airport

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Distance from Norfolk Island to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1292.221 miles
  • 2079.627 kilometers
  • 1122.909 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
  • 1291.250 miles
  • 2078.066 kilometers
  • 1122.066 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 Norfolk Island to Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk Island Airport to Mackay Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk Island Airport (NLK) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Norfolk Island to Mackay generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norfolk Island to Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norfolk Island Airport (NLK) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

Airport information

Origin Norfolk Island Airport
City: Norfolk Island
Country: Norfolk Island Flag of Norfolk Island
IATA Code: NLK
ICAO Code: YSNF
Coordinates: 29°2′29″S, 167°56′20″E
Destination Mackay Airport
City: Mackay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKY
ICAO Code: YBMK
Coordinates: 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E