How far is McArthur River from Olympic Dam?
The distance between Olympic Dam (Olympic Dam Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 968 miles / 1557 kilometers / 841 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Olympic Dam (OLP) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1477 miles / 2377 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 18 minutes.
Olympic Dam Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Olympic Dam to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Olympic Dam to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 967.699 miles
- 1557.361 kilometers
- 840.907 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- 971.535 miles
- 1563.534 kilometers
- 844.241 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 Olympic Dam to McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Olympic Dam Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Olympic Dam and McArthur River?
Flight carbon footprint between Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Olympic Dam to McArthur River generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Olympic Dam to McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | Olympic Dam Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Olympic Dam |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | OLP |
| ICAO Code: | YOLD |
| Coordinates: | 30°29′6″S, 136°52′37″E |
| Destination | McArthur River Mine Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McArthur River |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MCV |
| ICAO Code: | YMHU |
| Coordinates: | 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E |