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How far is McArthur River from Burketown?

The distance between Burketown (Burketown Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 245 miles / 395 kilometers / 213 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burketown (BUC) to McArthur River (MCV) is 347 miles / 559 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 24 minutes.

Burketown Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport

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Distance from Burketown to McArthur River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 245.194 miles
  • 394.602 kilometers
  • 213.068 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
  • 245.052 miles
  • 394.373 kilometers
  • 212.944 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 Burketown to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from Burketown Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Burketown Airport (BUC) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Burketown to McArthur River generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 135 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Burketown Airport
City: Burketown
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BUC
ICAO Code: YBKT
Coordinates: 17°44′54″S, 139°32′2″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