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How far is Mackay from Palm Island?

The distance between Palm Island (Palm Island Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 237 miles / 382 kilometers / 206 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palm Island (PMK) to Mackay (MKY) is 361 miles / 581 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 31 minutes.

Palm Island Airport – Mackay Airport

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Distance from Palm Island to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 237.058 miles
  • 381.508 kilometers
  • 205.998 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
  • 237.394 miles
  • 382.049 kilometers
  • 206.290 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 Palm Island to Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Palm Island Airport to Mackay Airport is 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Palm Island and Mackay?

There is no time difference between Palm Island and Mackay.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Island Airport (PMK) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Palm Island to Mackay generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 132 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Island to Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Island Airport (PMK) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

Airport information

Origin Palm Island Airport
City: Palm Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PMK
ICAO Code: YPAM
Coordinates: 18°45′19″S, 146°34′51″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