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How far is McArthur River from Port Augusta?

The distance between Port Augusta (Port Augusta Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 1110 miles / 1787 kilometers / 965 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Port Augusta (PUG) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1529 miles / 2461 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 56 minutes.

Port Augusta Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport

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Distance from Port Augusta to McArthur River

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Port Augusta to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1110.424 miles
  • 1787.055 kilometers
  • 964.932 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
  • 1114.634 miles
  • 1793.830 kilometers
  • 968.591 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 Augusta to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from Port Augusta Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Augusta Airport (PUG) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Port Augusta to McArthur River generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 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 Augusta to McArthur River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Augusta Airport (PUG) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).

Airport information

Origin Port Augusta Airport
City: Port Augusta
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: PUG
ICAO Code: YPAG
Coordinates: 32°30′24″S, 137°43′1″E
Destination McArthur River Mine Airport
City: McArthur River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MCV
ICAO Code: YMHU
Coordinates: 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E