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How far is Mackay from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 9389 miles / 15110 kilometers / 8159 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Mackay Airport

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9389
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15110
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8159
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Flight time duration
18 h 16 min
CO2 emission
1 207 kg

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Distance from Raleigh to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9389.208 miles
  • 15110.465 kilometers
  • 8158.999 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
  • 9386.587 miles
  • 15106.248 kilometers
  • 8156.721 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 Raleigh to Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Mackay Airport is 18 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Mackay generates about 1 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 207 kilograms equals 2 660 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W
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