How far is McArthur River from Weipa?
The distance between Weipa (Weipa Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 469 miles / 755 kilometers / 407 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Weipa (WEI) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1014 miles / 1632 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 57 minutes.
Weipa Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Weipa to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Weipa to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 468.908 miles
- 754.634 kilometers
- 407.470 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- 469.186 miles
- 755.082 kilometers
- 407.712 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 Weipa to McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Weipa Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Weipa and McArthur River?
Flight carbon footprint between Weipa Airport (WEI) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Weipa to McArthur River generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 207 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Weipa to McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Weipa Airport (WEI) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | Weipa Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Weipa |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | WEI |
| ICAO Code: | YBWP |
| Coordinates: | 12°40′42″S, 141°55′30″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 |