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How far is McArthur River from Aurukun Mission?

The distance between Aurukun Mission (Aurukun Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 433 miles / 696 kilometers / 376 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aurukun Mission (AUU) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1027 miles / 1652 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 26 minutes.

Aurukun Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport

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Distance from Aurukun Mission to McArthur River

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Aurukun Mission to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 432.540 miles
  • 696.106 kilometers
  • 375.867 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
  • 432.618 miles
  • 696.231 kilometers
  • 375.934 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 Aurukun Mission to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from Aurukun Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aurukun Airport (AUU) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Aurukun Mission to McArthur River generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 196 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Aurukun Mission to McArthur River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aurukun Airport (AUU) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).

Airport information

Origin Aurukun Airport
City: Aurukun Mission
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: AUU
ICAO Code: YAUR
Coordinates: 13°21′14″S, 141°43′15″E
Destination McArthur River Mine Airport
City: McArthur River
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MCV
ICAO Code: YMHU
Coordinates: 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E