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How far is Mackay from Brisbane?

The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 494 miles / 796 kilometers / 430 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brisbane (BNE) to Mackay (MKY) is 602 miles / 969 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 8 minutes.

Brisbane Airport – Mackay Airport

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Distance from Brisbane to Mackay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 494.381 miles
  • 795.629 kilometers
  • 429.605 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
  • 495.615 miles
  • 797.616 kilometers
  • 430.678 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 Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Brisbane Airport to Mackay Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Mackay?

There is no time difference between Brisbane and Mackay.

Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Brisbane to Mackay generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 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 Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

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 Mackay Airport
City: Mackay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKY
ICAO Code: YBMK
Coordinates: 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E

Airlines flying from Brisbane (BNE) to Mackay (MKY)

Jetstar Airways
Qantas
Virgin Australia