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How far is Mackay from Carnarvon?

The distance between Carnarvon (Carnarvon Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 2270 miles / 3653 kilometers / 1972 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Carnarvon (CVQ) to Mackay (MKY) is 3397 miles / 5467 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 44 minutes.

Carnarvon Airport – Mackay Airport

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2270
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3653
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1972
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Distance from Carnarvon to Mackay

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Carnarvon to Mackay. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2269.646 miles
  • 3652.641 kilometers
  • 1972.269 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
  • 2266.112 miles
  • 3646.954 kilometers
  • 1969.198 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 Carnarvon to Mackay?

The estimated flight time from Carnarvon Airport to Mackay Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) and Mackay Airport (MKY)

On average, flying from Carnarvon to Mackay generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 548 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Carnarvon to Mackay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) and Mackay Airport (MKY).

Airport information

Origin Carnarvon Airport
City: Carnarvon
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CVQ
ICAO Code: YCAR
Coordinates: 24°52′50″S, 113°40′19″E
Destination Mackay Airport
City: Mackay
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MKY
ICAO Code: YBMK
Coordinates: 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E