How far is Mackay from Canberra?
The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 973 miles / 1567 kilometers / 846 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Canberra (CBR) to Mackay (MKY) is 1169 miles / 1881 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 59 minutes.
Canberra Airport – Mackay Airport
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Distance from Canberra to Mackay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Canberra to Mackay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 973.412 miles
- 1566.555 kilometers
- 845.872 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- 976.650 miles
- 1571.765 kilometers
- 848.685 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 Mackay?
The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Mackay Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Canberra and Mackay?
Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Mackay Airport (MKY)
On average, flying from Canberra to Mackay generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 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 Mackay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Mackay Airport (MKY).
Airport information
| Origin | Canberra Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Canberra |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CBR |
| ICAO Code: | YSCB |
| Coordinates: | 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E |
| Destination | Mackay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mackay |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MKY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMK |
| Coordinates: | 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E |