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How far is McArthur River from Oakey?

The distance between Oakey (Oakey Army Aviation Centre) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 1254 miles / 2019 kilometers / 1090 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakey (OKY) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1660 miles / 2671 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 38 minutes.

Oakey Army Aviation Centre – McArthur River Mine Airport

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1254
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2019
Kilometers
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1090
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 52 min
CO2 emission
164 kg

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Distance from Oakey to McArthur River

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakey to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1254.453 miles
  • 2018.846 kilometers
  • 1090.089 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
  • 1255.086 miles
  • 2019.865 kilometers
  • 1090.640 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 Oakey to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from Oakey Army Aviation Centre to McArthur River Mine Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakey Army Aviation Centre (OKY) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Oakey to McArthur River generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakey to McArthur River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakey Army Aviation Centre (OKY) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).

Airport information

Origin Oakey Army Aviation Centre
City: Oakey
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: OKY
ICAO Code: YBOK
Coordinates: 27°24′41″S, 151°44′6″E
Destination McArthur River Mine Airport
City: McArthur River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MCV
ICAO Code: YMHU
Coordinates: 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E