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How far is Mackay from Gold Coast?

The distance between Gold Coast (Gold Coast Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 553 miles / 889 kilometers / 480 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gold Coast (OOL) to Mackay (MKY) is 667 miles / 1073 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 24 minutes.

Gold Coast Airport – Mackay Airport

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Distance from Gold Coast to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 552.709 miles
  • 889.499 kilometers
  • 480.291 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
  • 554.096 miles
  • 891.731 kilometers
  • 481.496 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 Gold Coast to Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Gold Coast Airport to Mackay Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Gold Coast to Mackay generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gold Coast to Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

Airport information

Origin Gold Coast Airport
City: Gold Coast
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: OOL
ICAO Code: YBCG
Coordinates: 28°9′51″S, 153°30′18″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