How far is McArthur River from Ballina?
The distance between Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 1402 miles / 2256 kilometers / 1218 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ballina (BNK) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1856 miles / 2987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 34 minutes.
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Ballina to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ballina to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1401.605 miles
- 2255.664 kilometers
- 1217.961 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- 1402.303 miles
- 2256.788 kilometers
- 1218.568 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 Ballina to McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ballina and McArthur River?
Flight carbon footprint between Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Ballina to McArthur River generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ballina to McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | Ballina Byron Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ballina |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | BNK |
| ICAO Code: | YBNA |
| Coordinates: | 28°50′2″S, 153°33′43″E |
| Destination | McArthur River Mine Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McArthur River |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MCV |
| ICAO Code: | YMHU |
| Coordinates: | 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E |