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How far is McArthur River from Brisbane?

The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 1325 miles / 2133 kilometers / 1152 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brisbane (BNE) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1765 miles / 2840 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 42 minutes.

Brisbane Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport

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1325
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2133
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1152
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Distance from Brisbane to McArthur River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1325.155 miles
  • 2132.630 kilometers
  • 1151.528 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
  • 1325.525 miles
  • 2133.226 kilometers
  • 1151.850 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 Brisbane to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from Brisbane Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Brisbane to McArthur River generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″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