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How far is McArthur River from Bourke?

The distance between Bourke (Bourke Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 1125 miles / 1811 kilometers / 978 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bourke (BRK) to McArthur River (MCV) is 1548 miles / 2492 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 3 minutes.

Bourke Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport

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1125
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1811
Kilometers
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978
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 37 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
158 kg

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Distance from Bourke to McArthur River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1125.285 miles
  • 1810.971 kilometers
  • 977.846 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
  • 1127.838 miles
  • 1815.079 kilometers
  • 980.064 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 Bourke to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from Bourke Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bourke Airport (BRK) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Bourke to McArthur River generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Bourke Airport
City: Bourke
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BRK
ICAO Code: YBKE
Coordinates: 30°2′21″S, 145°57′7″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