How far is Mackay from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 2042 miles / 3286 kilometers / 1774 nautical miles.

Distance from Wellington to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2041.543 miles
• 3285.545 kilometers
• 1774.052 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

• 2042.031 miles
• 3286.330 kilometers
• 1774.476 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 Wellington to Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Mackay Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wellington and Mackay?

The time difference between Wellington and Mackay is 3 hours. Mackay is 3 hours behind Wellington.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Wellington to Mackay generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Mackay

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

Airport information

Origin	Wellington International Airport
City:	Wellington
Country:	New Zealand
IATA Code:	WLG
ICAO Code:	NZWN
Coordinates:	41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E

Destination	Mackay Airport
City:	Mackay
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	MKY
ICAO Code:	YBMK
Coordinates:	21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E