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How far is Mackay from Nuku'alofa?

The distance between Nuku'alofa (Fuaʻamotu International Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 2296 miles / 3695 kilometers / 1995 nautical miles.

Fuaʻamotu International Airport – Mackay Airport

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Distance from Nuku'alofa to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2296.225 miles
  • 3695.415 kilometers
  • 1995.365 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
  • 2292.655 miles
  • 3689.670 kilometers
  • 1992.262 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 Nuku'alofa to Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Mackay Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Nuku'alofa to Mackay generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuku'alofa to Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

Airport information

Origin Fuaʻamotu International Airport
City: Nuku'alofa
Country: Tonga Flag of Tonga
IATA Code: TBU
ICAO Code: NFTF
Coordinates: 21°14′28″S, 175°8′59″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