How far is McArthur River from Whyalla?
The distance between Whyalla (Whyalla Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 1147 miles / 1846 kilometers / 997 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Whyalla (WYA) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1575 miles / 2534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 49 minutes.
Whyalla Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Whyalla to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whyalla to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1147.225 miles
- 1846.279 kilometers
- 996.911 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- 1151.545 miles
- 1853.231 kilometers
- 1000.665 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 Whyalla to McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Whyalla Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whyalla and McArthur River?
Flight carbon footprint between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Whyalla to McArthur River generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Whyalla to McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Whyalla Airport (WYA) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | Whyalla Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whyalla |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | WYA |
| ICAO Code: | YWHA |
| Coordinates: | 33°3′32″S, 137°30′50″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 |