How far is McArthur River from Elcho Island?
The distance between Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) and McArthur River (McArthur River Mine Airport) is 306 miles / 493 kilometers / 266 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Elcho Island (ELC) to McArthur River (MCV) is 813 miles / 1308 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 22 minutes.
Elcho Island Airport – McArthur River Mine Airport
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Distance from Elcho Island to McArthur River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Elcho Island to McArthur River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 306.025 miles
- 492.500 kilometers
- 265.929 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- 307.531 miles
- 494.923 kilometers
- 267.237 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 Elcho Island to McArthur River?
The estimated flight time from Elcho Island Airport to McArthur River Mine Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Elcho Island and McArthur River?
There is no time difference between Elcho Island and McArthur River.
Flight carbon footprint between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV)
On average, flying from Elcho Island to McArthur River generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Elcho Island to McArthur River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV).
Airport information
| Origin | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |
| Destination | McArthur River Mine Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McArthur River |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MCV |
| ICAO Code: | YMHU |
| Coordinates: | 16°26′32″S, 136°5′2″E |