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How far is Mackay from Tarawa?

The distance between Tarawa (Bonriki International Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 2243 miles / 3610 kilometers / 1949 nautical miles.

Bonriki International Airport – Mackay Airport

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Distance from Tarawa to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2243.241 miles
  • 3610.147 kilometers
  • 1949.323 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
  • 2247.348 miles
  • 3616.756 kilometers
  • 1952.892 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 Tarawa to Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Bonriki International Airport to Mackay Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bonriki International Airport (TRW) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Tarawa to Mackay generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 541 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tarawa to Mackay

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

Airport information

Origin Bonriki International Airport
City: Tarawa
Country: Kiribati Flag of Kiribati
IATA Code: TRW
ICAO Code: NGTA
Coordinates: 1°22′53″N, 173°8′49″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