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How far is McArthur River from Boulia?

The distance between Boulia (Boulia Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 510 miles / 820 kilometers / 443 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Boulia (BQL) to McArthur River (MCV) is 736 miles / 1184 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 7 minutes.

Boulia Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport

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510
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820
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443
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Flight time duration
1 h 27 min
CO2 emission
100 kg

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Distance from Boulia to McArthur River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 509.748 miles
  • 820.361 kilometers
  • 442.959 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
  • 511.302 miles
  • 822.862 kilometers
  • 444.310 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 Boulia to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from Boulia Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Boulia Airport (BQL) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Boulia to McArthur River generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 221 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Boulia Airport
City: Boulia
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BQL
ICAO Code: YBOU
Coordinates: 22°54′47″S, 139°53′59″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