How far is Mackay from Elcho Island?
The distance between Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) and Mackay (Mackay Airport) is 1099 miles / 1769 kilometers / 955 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Elcho Island (ELC) to Mackay (MKY) is 2008 miles / 3231 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 49 minutes.
Elcho Island Airport – Mackay Airport
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Distance from Elcho Island to Mackay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Elcho Island to Mackay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1099.035 miles
- 1768.725 kilometers
- 955.035 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- 1099.729 miles
- 1769.842 kilometers
- 955.638 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 Mackay?
The estimated flight time from Elcho Island Airport to Mackay Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Elcho Island and Mackay?
Flight carbon footprint between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Mackay Airport (MKY)
On average, flying from Elcho Island to Mackay generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 345 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 Mackay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Mackay Airport (MKY).
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 | Mackay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mackay |
| Country: | Australia |
| IATA Code: | MKY |
| ICAO Code: | YBMK |
| Coordinates: | 21°10′18″S, 149°10′47″E |