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How far is Mackay from Wagga Wagga?

The distance between Wagga Wagga (Wagga Wagga Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 969 miles / 1560 kilometers / 842 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Mackay (MKY) is 1171 miles / 1885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 10 minutes.

Wagga Wagga Airport – Mackay Airport

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1560
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842
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Distance from Wagga Wagga to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 969.257 miles
  • 1559.868 kilometers
  • 842.262 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
  • 972.434 miles
  • 1564.980 kilometers
  • 845.022 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 Wagga Wagga to Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Wagga Wagga Airport to Mackay Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Wagga Wagga to Mackay generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wagga Wagga to Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

Airport information

Origin Wagga Wagga Airport
City: Wagga Wagga
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WGA
ICAO Code: YSWG
Coordinates: 35°9′55″S, 147°27′57″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