How far is McArthur River from Parkes?
The distance between Parkes (Parkes Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 1377 miles / 2216 kilometers / 1196 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Parkes (PKE) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1826 miles / 2939 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 41 minutes.
Parkes Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Parkes to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Parkes to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1376.864 miles
- 2215.848 kilometers
- 1196.462 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- 1379.787 miles
- 2220.553 kilometers
- 1199.003 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 Parkes to McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Parkes Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Parkes and McArthur River?
Flight carbon footprint between Parkes Airport (PKE) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Parkes to McArthur River generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Parkes to McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Parkes Airport (PKE) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | Parkes Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Parkes |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | PKE |
| ICAO Code: | YPKS |
| Coordinates: | 33°7′53″S, 148°14′20″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 |