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How far is McArthur River from Canberra?

The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 1530 miles / 2463 kilometers / 1330 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Canberra (CBR) to McArthur River (MCV) is 2009 miles / 3233 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 45 minutes.

Canberra Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport

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1530
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2463
Kilometers
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1330
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 23 min
CO2 emission
181 kg

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Distance from Canberra to McArthur River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1530.483 miles
  • 2463.074 kilometers
  • 1329.954 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
  • 1533.739 miles
  • 2468.313 kilometers
  • 1332.783 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 Canberra to McArthur River?

The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)

On average, flying from Canberra to McArthur River generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″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