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How far is McArthur River from Blackwater?

The distance between Blackwater (Blackwater Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 962 miles / 1548 kilometers / 836 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blackwater (BLT) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1253 miles / 2017 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 26 minutes.

Blackwater Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport

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962
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1548
Kilometers
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836
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 19 min
CO2 emission
148 kg

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Distance from Blackwater to McArthur River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 961.923 miles
  • 1548.066 kilometers
  • 835.889 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
  • 961.969 miles
  • 1548.139 kilometers
  • 835.928 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 Blackwater to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from Blackwater Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blackwater Airport (BLT) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Blackwater to McArthur River generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Blackwater to McArthur River

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

Airport information

Origin Blackwater Airport
City: Blackwater
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BLT
ICAO Code: YBTR
Coordinates: 23°36′11″S, 148°48′25″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