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How far is Mackay from Queenstown?

The distance between Queenstown (Queenstown Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 1986 miles / 3195 kilometers / 1725 nautical miles.

Queenstown Airport – Mackay Airport

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1986
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3195
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1725
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Distance from Queenstown to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1985.511 miles
  • 3195.371 kilometers
  • 1725.362 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
  • 1987.664 miles
  • 3198.836 kilometers
  • 1727.233 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 Queenstown to Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Queenstown Airport to Mackay Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Queenstown to Mackay generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Queenstown to Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

Airport information

Origin Queenstown Airport
City: Queenstown
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: ZQN
ICAO Code: NZQN
Coordinates: 45°1′15″S, 168°44′20″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