How far is McArthur River from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 1527 miles / 2458 kilometers / 1327 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sydney (SYD) to McArthur River (MCV) is 2028 miles / 3264 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 26 minutes.
Sydney Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Sydney to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1527.315 miles
- 2457.975 kilometers
- 1327.200 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- 1529.872 miles
- 2462.090 kilometers
- 1329.422 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 Sydney to McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and McArthur River?
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Sydney to McArthur River generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″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 |