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How far is Meekatharra from Christmas Island?

The distance between Christmas Island (Christmas Island Airport) and Meekatharra (Meekatharra Airport) is 1393 miles / 2242 kilometers / 1211 nautical miles.

Christmas Island Airport – Meekatharra Airport

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1393
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2242
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1211
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Distance from Christmas Island to Meekatharra

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christmas Island to Meekatharra. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1393.052 miles
  • 2241.901 kilometers
  • 1210.530 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
  • 1396.343 miles
  • 2247.196 kilometers
  • 1213.389 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 Christmas Island to Meekatharra?

The estimated flight time from Christmas Island Airport to Meekatharra Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Meekatharra Airport (MKR)

On average, flying from Christmas Island to Meekatharra generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Christmas Island to Meekatharra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Christmas Island Airport (XCH) and Meekatharra Airport (MKR).

Airport information

Origin Christmas Island Airport
City: Christmas Island
Country: Christmas Island Flag of Christmas Island
IATA Code: XCH
ICAO Code: YPXM
Coordinates: 10°27′2″S, 105°41′24″E
Destination Meekatharra Airport
City: Meekatharra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKR
ICAO Code: YMEK
Coordinates: 26°36′42″S, 118°32′52″E