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How far is Mackay from Port Hedland?

The distance between Port Hedland (Port Hedland International Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 1975 miles / 3178 kilometers / 1716 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Port Hedland (PHE) to Mackay (MKY) is 2865 miles / 4610 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 6 minutes.

Port Hedland International Airport – Mackay Airport

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Distance from Port Hedland to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1974.575 miles
  • 3177.770 kilometers
  • 1715.858 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
  • 1971.546 miles
  • 3172.896 kilometers
  • 1713.227 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 Port Hedland to Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Port Hedland International Airport to Mackay Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Port Hedland to Mackay generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Port Hedland to Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

Airport information

Origin Port Hedland International Airport
City: Port Hedland
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PHE
ICAO Code: YPPD
Coordinates: 20°22′40″S, 118°37′33″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